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Babies learning to stand more stable when holding object, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Babies learning to stand may look wobbly, but they are really in more control than they appear, especially when they focus and hold on to an object like a toy, according to Purdue University ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 04, 2012 |
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Watermelon shown to boost heart health, control weight gain in mice
(Medical Xpress)—Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but eating watermelon may just keep the cardiologist at bay.
Health
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Purdue-designed molecule one step closer to possible Alzheimer's treatment
(Medical Xpress)—A new molecule designed to treat Alzheimer's disease has significant promise and is potentially the safest to date, according to researchers.
Medical research
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Scientists have way to control sugars that lead to diabetes, obesity
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists can now turn on or off the enzymes responsible for processing starchy foods into sugars in the human digestive system, a finding they believe will allow them to better control those processes ...
Medical research
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Youth smoking rates reduced by restaurant bans
(Medical Xpress)—Teenagers and young adults are less likely to smoke when faced with restaurant smoking bans and minimum tobacco-purchase ages in Europe, according to new research by a Purdue University sociologist.
Addiction
Sep 13, 2012 |
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Study: Hearing impaired ears hear differently in noisy environments
(Medical Xpress)—The world continues to be a noisy place, and Purdue University researchers have found that all that background chatter causes the ears of those with hearing impairments to work differently.
Neuroscience
Sep 11, 2012 |
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Study: Moms can be stressed when certain children care for them
(Medical Xpress)— Older mothers are more likely to be stressed when they receive help from an adult child who is not their preferred caretaker, according to new research from Purdue University.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 24, 2012 |
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Low oxygen boosts stem cell survival in muscular dystrophy therapy
(Medical Xpress) -- Controlling the amount of oxygen that stem cells are exposed to can significantly increase the effectiveness of a procedure meant to combat an often fatal form of muscular dystrophy, according ...
Medical research
Aug 21, 2012 |
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Researcher's fish-eye view could offer insights for human vision
A Purdue University student's research project related to zebrafish eye development could lead to a better understanding of vision problems that affect billions of people worldwide.
Ophthalmology
Aug 02, 2012 |
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Study: Children abused by parents face increased cancer risk
Frequent abuse by a parent can increase a child's cancer risk in adulthood, and the effects are especially significant when mothers abuse their daughters and fathers abuse their sons, according to new research ...
Health
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Study: No-fat, low-fat dressings don't get most nutrients out of salads
The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won't get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue University study shows.
Health
Jun 19, 2012 |
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Study: Golfers can improve their putt with a different look
Golfers looking to improve their putting may find an advantage in visualizing the hole as bigger, according to a new study from Purdue University.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Map of substrate-kinase interactions may lead to more effective cancer drugs
(Medical Xpress) -- Later-stage cancers thrive by finding detours around roadblocks that cancer drugs put in their path, but a Purdue University biochemist is creating maps that will help drugmakers close ...
Cancer
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Expectations, exhaustion can lead mothers to post-adoption stress
Fatigue and unrealistic expectations of parenthood may help contribute to post-adoption depression in women, according to a Purdue University study.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 23, 2012 |
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Study: Weight loss won't necessarily help teen girls' self-esteem
Obese white teenage girls who lose weight may benefit physically, but the weight change does not guarantee they are going to feel better about themselves, according to a Purdue University study.
Health
Mar 22, 2012 |
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