Iowa study aimed at making tractors safer for kids
(AP)—Researchers who hope to keep children from dying in tractor accidents are using a state-of-the-art driving simulator to help determine when kids can safely operate farm equipment.
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Sep 05, 2012 |
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Analyzing tumor cells in blood using nanomagnets
Siemens' researchers have been able to analyze blood cells by employing the same magnetic reading technology as is used for computer hard drives. They have developed a prototype for the magnetic flow cytometry ...
Medical research
Jul 16, 2012 |
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US blood supply dips to 'emergency' level: Red Cross
The blood supply maintained by the US Red Cross has fallen to "emergency levels" as donations have ebbed due in part to an early warm weather spell, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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Graduated driving laws reduce teen drunk driving
State laws that limit driving privileges for teens have reduced the incidence of drinking and driving among the nation's youngest licensees, according to a new study from researchers at Washington University ...
Addiction
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Sleepy medical staff run increased risks of accidents driving home after a night shift
The drowsiness experienced by medical staff who have been on night duty can make their driving dangerous, French researchers have found. The first study to use simulated driving tests on medical staff returning home after ...
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Jun 09, 2012 |
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Interactive website helps parents keep teen drivers safe
Nearly 30,000 parents around the state are using a free, interactive web resource that provides information and tools to help parents protect their teens while they gain experience driving without adult supervision.
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May 22, 2012 |
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Georgia woman, 24, battles flesh-eating disease
(AP) -- Whether she was hiking in the woods, growing organic vegetables or working on her master's degree in psychology, Aimee Copeland embraced her passions with determination and a constant smile that made friends wonder ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 11, 2012 |
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Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?
(HealthDay) -- Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
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May 09, 2012 |
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Blood drives do better with incentives
Blood drives do better with incentives, says University of Toronto study. Toronto – It's called the gift of life.
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May 02, 2012 |
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Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving
Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will conceal their cell phones, making it more dangerous to read and type messages. Research led by high ...
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Apr 29, 2012 |
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After family quarrels, who do teens turn to?
(Medical Xpress) -- When a teenager has an argument with their father, who do they seek out to talk through the situation? Do they turn to mom or dad? Associate Professor of Psychology Jeff Cookston explored this question ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 24, 2012 |
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uok? Text messages - even automated ones - can soothe the disconnected soul
(Medical Xpress) -- Text messaging often gets a bad rap for contributing to illiteracy and high-risk behavior such as reckless driving. But a social welfare professor at the University of California, Berkeley, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 10, 2012 |
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New research could stop tumor cells from spreading
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Gothenburg have managed for the first time to obtain detailed information about the role of the protein metastasin in the spread of tumour ...
Cancer
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Reducing drug overdose for ex-prisoners -- the view from outside the prison gates
Prison inmates frequently have a strong history of drug use and misuse, especially during the time prior to incarceration, and drugs often are the driving force behind the offense itself. New research, published in BioMed ...
Addiction
Mar 15, 2012 |
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Lack of sleep? Young drivers care less
(Medical Xpress) -- Young male drivers are ignoring the dangers of driving while tired, according to a new research study.
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Mar 09, 2012 |
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