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National Education Policy -- Oh, How It's Changed
August 19, 2012 The way legislators, experts and other opinion leaders discuss the role of parents and schools in reducing educational inequalities has changed dramatically since the Elementary and Secondary ... > full story -
Democracy Works for Endangered Species Act, Study Finds; Citizen Involvement Key in Protecting and Saving Threatened Species
August 16, 2012 In protecting endangered species, the power of the people is key, an analysis of listings under the US Endangered Species Act finds. The analysis compares listings of "endangered" and "threatened" ... > full story -
New Approaches for Evaluating Benefits and Risks of Obesity Drugs
August 14, 2012 A new report could help transform the process used to evaluate interventions to treat obesity, a public health crisis that now affects one in three ... > full story -
U.S. Retirement Expert: Medicare Woes Mostly Rooted in Myth
August 9, 2012 Various misconceptions surrounding the continued viability of Medicare can be debunked or discredited, according to an article by an expert on retirement ... > full story -
Authors Dispute 'Innovation Crisis' Among Pharmaceutical Companies
August 8, 2012 Researchers dispute widely held belief that pharma companies face a "patent cliff" and argue that a "hidden business model" provides a solid cushion of steady profits from patent-protected minor ... > full story -
Half of CVD Deaths in Europe Could Be Avoided With Proper Regulation, Experts Say
July 24, 2012 Up to 50% of deaths from cardiovascular disease in Europe could be avoided by implementing population level changes such as taxation and regulation of advertising, experts ... > full story -
Why Do Anti-Hunger and Anti-Obesity Initiatives Always Fall Short?
July 23, 2012 Researchers argue that while hunger and obesity are caused by a perfect storm of multiple factors acting in concert, the efforts to counter them have been narrowly focused and isolated. Overcoming ... > full story -
America Invents Act Is a Game Changer, Experts Say
July 23, 2012 The USPTO Patent Reform Coordinator describes implementing the first patent law reform in 60 ... > full story -
Menu Labeling Requirements Lead to Healthier Options at Chain Restaurants
July 19, 2012 The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing ... > full story -
Oxycontin Formula Change Has Many Abusers Switching to Heroin
July 11, 2012 A change in the formula of the frequently abused prescription painkiller OxyContin has many abusers switching to a drug that is potentially more dangerous, according to researchers. The formula ... > full story
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