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Smoking in the Entrances to Bars Increases the Presence of Nicotine Inside
June 14, 2013 — The protection provided by the smoking ban decreases when people can still smoke outside the venue. For the first time, a study has analyzed the effects of the modification to the Spanish tobacco ... > full story -
Farmworkers Feel the Heat Even When They Leave the Fields
June 14, 2013 — Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the heat indexes in migrant farmworker housing and found that a majority of the workers don’t get a break from the heat when they’re off the ... > full story -
Developmental Protein Plays Role in Spread of Cancer
June 14, 2013 — A protein used by embryo cells during early development, and recently found in many different types of cancer, apparently serves as a switch regulating the spread of cancer, known as metastasis, ... > full story -
Major Hurdle Cleared to Diabetes Transplants
June 13, 2013 — Researchers have identified a way to trigger reproduction in the laboratory of clusters of human cells that make insulin, potentially removing a significant obstacle to transplanting the cells as a ... > full story -
Universal Paid Sick Leave Reduces Spread of Flu
June 13, 2013 — Allowing all employees access to paid sick days would reduce influenza infections in the workplace by nearly 6 percent, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis. The researchers simulated an ... > full story -
Could Novel Drug Target Autism and Fetal Alcohol Disorder?
June 13, 2013 — A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms and originate during brain development. The study found male ... > full story -
Chronic Drinking and Exposure to Particulate Matter Dramatically Decreases Lung Function
June 13, 2013 — Alveolar macrophage (AM) function plays a critical role in protecting the lungs by removing particulates. Chronic drinking causes persistent oxidative stress in the lungs, leading to impaired AM ... > full story -
Finasteride, Medication for Male Pattern Hair Loss, May Also Decrease Drinking
June 13, 2013 — Finasteride is a synthetic drug for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and an enlarged prostate. Rodent research has shown that finasteride can reduce alcohol intake. A preliminary study of men ... > full story -
Tobacco Laws for Youth May Reduce Adult Smoking
June 13, 2013 — States that want to reduce rates of adult smoking may consider implementing stringent tobacco restrictions on teens. Scientists discovered that states with more restrictive limits on teens purchasing ... > full story -
Odors from Human Skin Cells Can Be Used to Identify Melanoma
June 13, 2013 — Researchers identified odorants from human skin cells that can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In addition a nanotechnology-based sensor could reliably differentiate ... > full story
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