Archive: 05/05/2008
NTT Introduces Commercial RedTaction 'Firmo' Security Device
NTT has developed a means to harness the Human Area Network to create Firmo. Firmo utilizes RedTaction which is a human body communication technology. It uses the surface of the human body as a transmission ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Low blood levels of vitamin D may be associated with depression in older adults
Older adults with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands may have a higher risk of depression, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of General Ps ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Researchers find gene linked to severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases
Researchers at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah and collaborative institutions have identified a gene called erythropoietin (EPO) that contributes to increased risk of severe diabetic eye and kidney ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Trouble in paradise: Warming a greater danger to tropical species
Polar bears fighting for survival in the face of a rapid decline of polar ice have made the Arctic a poster child for the negative effects of climate change. But new research shows that species living in the ...
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RFID testbed measures multiple tags at once and rapidly assesses new antenna designs
Researchers have designed a system capable of simultaneously measuring hundreds of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and rapidly testing new RFID tag prototypes.
May 05, 2008 |
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Ecological Impact of Bridge Design Is Not Trivial, UB Professors Say
The latest delay in the construction of a new Peace Bridge between Buffalo and Ft. Erie, Ontario, may be trying the patience of Western New Yorkers, but the region has more to lose than time if it erects a bridge that destroys ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Anxiety, mood disorders put cancer patients at risk for PTSD
Breast cancer patients who have a prior history of mood and anxiety disorders are at a much higher risk of experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder following their diagnosis, new research suggests.
May 05, 2008 |
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Ibuprofen linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
Long-term use of ibuprofen and other drugs commonly used for aches and pains was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the May 6, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers
Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to a report in the May ...
May 05, 2008 |
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As prices rise, find ways to trim grocery bills
The rising cost of gas, diesel fuel and other forms of energy can affect the price of many other things that we purchase, from milk and bread to coffee and sugar. It can be a real challenge to keep family food costs manageable ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Short arms and legs linked to risk of dementia
People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a study published in the May 6, 2008, bonus issue of Neurology, the me ...
May 05, 2008 |
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FSU researcher: As gas prices climb, employee productivity plummets
Rising gas prices are affecting more than the family budget. More pain at the pump results in more employee stress on the job, says Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Management at Florida State ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Study assesses TV viewing and verbal interactions among low-income parents and infants
Mothers in low-income families seldom speak to their infants while the children are watching television or videos, which most do on a daily basis, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Me ...
May 05, 2008 |
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Breastfeeding may improve children's intelligence scores
Long-term, exclusive breastfeeding appears to improve children’s cognitive development, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
May 05, 2008 |
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Munch-o-matic: Scientists develop the artificial mouth
For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their ...
May 05, 2008 |
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