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Researchers Map the Global Spread of Drug-Resistant Influenza
September 14, 2011 — In the new movie "Contagion," fictional health experts scramble to get ahead of a flu-like pandemic as a drug-resistant virus quickly spreads, killing millions of people within days after they ... > full story -
Flu Vaccines for Nursing Home Workers Effective in Reducing Outbreaks, Study Finds
September 12, 2011 — Higher flu vaccination rates for health care personnel can dramatically reduce the threat of flu outbreak among nursing home residents, according to a new ... > full story -
Honduran Earthquake of 2009 Destroyed Half of Coral Reefs of Belizean Barrier Reef Lagoon
September 12, 2011 — Earth's coral reefs have not been faring well in recent decades, facing multiple threats from pollution, disease, elevated water temperatures, and overfishing. Often referred to as the "rainforests ... > full story -
Breath and Sweat Used to Detect Trapped Humans
September 12, 2011 — Molecules in their breath, sweat and skin have been used to detect humans in a simulation of a collapsed building, raising the prospect of portable sensors for use in real-life situations, such as ... > full story -
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Research on US Nuclear Levels After Fukushima Could Aid in Future Nuclear Detection
September 9, 2011 — What do increased atmospheric radioactivity concentrations in Washington state tell us about what happened in the Fukushima nuclear disaster? For one expert, the story is in the ... > full story -
Consolidation of Health Plans May Help Lower Hospital Costs, Study Finds
September 8, 2011 — Increased consolidation among health plans nationally may benefit consumers by lowering hospital prices, at least in those regions where health plans are the most consolidated, according to a new ... > full story -
Designing High-Rise Buildings: World Still Learning Lessons of 9/11
September 8, 2011 — A university professor who carried out a major study into the evacuation of the World Trade Centre after 9/11 says the "far-reaching impact" of the attacks is still being felt when it comes to the ... > full story -
Couples Who Receive Government Assistance Report Less Marital Satisfaction, Commitment, U.S. Study Finds
September 7, 2011 — According to a new U.S. study, low-income couples who receive government assistance, such as Medicaid or Food Stamps, are significantly less satisfied and committed in their marriages. In the study, ... > full story -
Smartphones as Helpers During Disasters: Software for Autonomous Smartphone Network Developed
September 7, 2011 — Scientists have developed software, with which smartphones can automatically and autonomously organize an energy-efficient, ad-hoc network. Rapid organization of such a communications network can be ... > full story -
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Air and Paintball Gun Injuries Caused More Than 20,000 ER Visits in 2008
September 3, 2011 — Hospital emergency departments saw over 20,000 injuries due to air and paintball guns in 2008, according to the latest figures. This represents a 20 percent decrease in emergency room visits for ... > full story
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