Counting the cost of pesticide resistance
Sep 15, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the Beef CRC have developed a new test which could help producers minimise acaricide resistance in cattle ticks (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus).
Don't throw the candy out: Temptation leads to moderation
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Banishing tempting goodies may not be the best way to keep from eating them. Tempting foods can actually increase willpower, according to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research. Although it seems counterintuitive, consum ...
What was I doing? Interruptions can change purchase decisions
Sep 15, 2008 |
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You're on your computer, about to buy a vacation package when the phone rings. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, when you return to the computer after the interruption, you may have a completely differ ...
Study finds mom's beliefs may impact their kids' alcohol use
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 15, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Mothers, take note. If you really want to curb your teens' chances of using alcohol, help them develop a self-view that doesn't include drinking. According to a new Iowa State University study, the power ...
Sun-damaged skin does not improve with estrogen treatments
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Treating the skin with estrogen can stimulate collagen production—which improves the appearance of the skin—in areas not typically exposed to the sun, according to new research from the University of Michigan Health System.
Topical use of estradiol may stimulate collagen production in aging skin
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Applying the hormone estradiol to skin protected from the sun appears to stimulate production of the protein collagen in older men and women, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the ...
Consumers think differently about close and distant purchases
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If you are deciding on a major vacation for next year, you'll use different criteria than if you are planning a trip this weekend, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
