News tagged with farmers
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Gene study sheds new light on origins of British men
(PhysOrg.com) -- New genetic evidence reveals that most British men are not descended from farmers who migrated into Europe from the east 5,000–10,000 years ago – contrary to previous research.
Genetics
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Study finds livestock-related 'Staph' strain in child care worker
A new strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria associated with exposure to livestock was recently discovered in one Iowa child care worker who reported no contact with livestock, according to University of Iowa researchers.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 06, 2011 |
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New book examines impact of US tobacco industry
Most research that focuses on tobacco examines health risks associated with smoking, says Peter Benson, PhD, a sociocultural anthropologist at Washington University in St. Louis.
Health
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Food stamp customers buy more at farmers' markets when point-of-sale system is available
Record numbers of Americans are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, as food stamps are now known, and many SNAP participants live in neighborhoods with little or no access ...
Health
Mar 15, 2012 |
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