Jorge M. Rivas
Jorge M. Rivas is a Translational Medicine Research Scientist in Houston, Texas. He holds an M.D. from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and a Ph.D. (Immunology) from The University of Texas-Houston. Published scientific studies in peer-reviewed journals.
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Science Versus Religion: A Manufactured ConflictThe uncertainty divide between creationists and evolutionists continues to increase as it appears that Americans are becoming more polarized over the origins of humans and the earth. -
Is the FCC Serving the Public Interest?The FCC is on the verge of terminating the measure known as the crossover-ownership rule. Many experts believe this will lead to a decline in the number of minority media owners and the unrestricted growth of monopoly medias by large media conglomerates. -
Pew Survey: Half of Americans Think that News Organizations Are Politically BiasedAccording to the Pew Research Center, more than half of Americans think that news organizations are politically biased, inaccurate, and do not care about the people they report on. -
Researchers Discover Potential Anti-Cancer Mechanism of Green TeaNew research published in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, reveals that active ingredients in green tea can induce enzymes that neutralize toxins associated with cancer. -
Study: Bones Regulate Sugar Metabolism, May Influence Diabetes RiskA new study published in the journal Cell, reveals that the skeleton can behave like an endocrine (hormonal) gland that can regulate the metabolism of sugar. This discovery may pave the way for new therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. -
Study: Ultrasound Waves Help the Immune System Kill Cancer CellsA new study published in the journal of translational medicine, reveals that intense ultrasound waves can render cancer cells susceptible to the body's immune system. -
Poll: Americans Have Different Perspectives Regarding Race RelationsA new poll by the Gallup Organization, evaluated the perspective that Americans have on ethnic relations within the United States. Although most responses were positive with respect to race rapport, there were still different points of view among ethnic groups. -
Study: Loss of Smell in Females Elicits Male BehaviorA new study published online in the journal Nature, reveals that the loss of the sense of smell by female mice, resulted in the development of behavior that was distinctly male. -
CDC to Distribute Novel Drug for the Treatment of Malaria EmergenciesThe CDC announced this week that it has received consent from the FDA to utilize the anti-malarial drug Artesunate in the United States. The novel intravenous therapy will be specifically used for the treatment of malarial clinical emergencies. -
Poll: Americans Think that Television Networks Give too Much Attention to Celebrity ScandalsA new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, reveals that an overwhelming majority of Americans are irritated and tired about the excessive attention that celebrity scandals are receiving by the mainstream media. -
Study: Poor Fitness Leads to Accumulation of Abdominal FatA new study published in the latest issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, reveals that men with good fitness levels exhibit better metabolic profiles and have less abdominal fat as compared to unfit individuals that weigh the same. -
Australian Scientists Launch BLUE-Link: A Computerized Ocean Monitoring SystemIn an ambitious venture to predict the currents around the entire Australian coast, scientists have created a novel computer-based monitoring system that will collect real-time data of the oceans surrounding the commonwealth continent. -
Study: Zinc is Not Useful in ColdsA new study in the journal of Clinical Infectious Disease, reveals that there is no convincing evidence that zinc can actually help fight the common cold. -
Scientists Plan to Use Electric Fields to Restrain Cancer GrowthIn the August issue of Physics Today, scientists report on a novel electrical method to stem the growth and uncontrolled division of cancer cells. -
Study Finds that Generosity is ConditionalA new study finds that generosity is conditional and that people that consider themselves humanitarian are likely to base their generosity on their beliefs about poverty. -
Study: Exposure to Plastic Bottles in Pregnancy Can Affect Child's HealthA new study published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of The National Academy of Science suggests that exposure to a chemical found in plastic bottles during pregnancy can affect the long-term health status of offspring.
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CDC: Most Sports-Related Brain Injuries Occur in Children and TeensA new study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals that two-thirds of sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. occur in children and teenagers.
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ESA Preparing to Implement Global S-Band Coverage Via a New Satellite SystemThe European Space Agency (ESA) announced it is in the process of implementing technologies to initiate S-band coverage and broadcast digital multimedia service around the world via a new satellite.
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Study: Adolescent Peer-Pressure Resistance is Dependent on Sturdy Brain ConnectionsA new study published in the journal of Neuroscience reveals that teenagers that are able to resist peer pressure have strong neural connections in areas of their brain that control judgment and behavior.
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Researchers Find that Pollution Can Harden and Clog ArteriesIn a new research study published in the journal Genome Biology, researchers have found that air pollution can lead to inflammatory events that can eventually harden and clog arteries.
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ACS Poll: Many Americans Have False Beliefs Regarding CancerIn a new survey published in the journal Cancer, researchers have found that Americans are misinformed about basic cancer risk factors and are likely to believe unsupported studies and claims regarding the disease.
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Poll: Americans Believe that Prejudice is Alive and Well in the U.SIn a new poll conducted by Zogby International, analysts found that a large segment of the American population believes that prejudice and racism is still widely prevalent in the United States.
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Study Links Cancer Recurrence to Surgeon ExperienceIn a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers find that patients who had their prostate glands removed by more experienced surgeons had a lower recurrence of cancer.
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Researchers Find that High-Sugar Foods May Precipitate Loss of VisionIn a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists have found that people who eat foods high in sugar are at risk for losing their vision due to retinal degeneration.
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Experts Outline Comprehensive Plan to Tackle HomelessnessIn a new series of reports published in the Journal of Primary Prevention, leading experts identify the critical factors underlying the homelessness dilemma and suggest a number of initiatives to effectively address the problem.
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Study: The UK was Linked to Mainland Europe Not Long AgoScientists in London have published a study in the journal Nature where they provide evidence that the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe was once a contiguous piece of land that was disrupted when a megaflood created the English Channel.
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NSF Report: American Scientists Becoming Less ProductiveIn a new report by the National Science Foundation (NSF), it was revealed that American scientists and engineers are becoming less productive than their international colleagues around the world.
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Congress Passes Bill to Allow Free Public Access to Scientific InformationA new report by the Alliance For Taxpayer Access (ATA), heralds the new Congress-approved measure in which all NIH-supported research will be provided online free of charge to the general public.
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Study Finds that Breaks in Between Exercise Periods Burns More FatIn a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, scientists have found that taking short breaks in between moderate endurance exercise bouts tends to burn more fat than a single long period of moderate exercise.
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Study: Diabetes Drugs Are Not the SameIn a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it was determined that certain oral diabetes drugs do not lead to an increase in weight or bad cholesterol.
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Corn Ethanol is Not the Solution for Biofuels, Environmental Group ReportsIn a new report by the Network for Energy Choices (NEC), they posit that corn ethanol will not be the solution to the energy crisis that the country faces and it will not benefit the average American farmer.
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U.S. Census Figures Show that Hispanics Are Increasing Their CloutIn anticipation of "National Hispanic Heritage Month" which will be observed between September 15th and October 15th, the U.S. Census Bureau has assembled a number of facts and statistics regarding the largest minority group in the country.
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Census Bureau: Singles Are Increasing Their Influence in AmericaIn preparation for "National Singles Week" the U.S. Census Bureau has published a number of astonishing statistics regarding the 92 million single Americans across the country.
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Study: HIV-Infected Children Do Not Develop Good Immunity After Being Inoculated with the Measles VaccineIn a new study published in the August 1st issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, scientists find that children who are infected with HIV do not develop a good antibody response after being inoculated with the measles vaccine.
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Study: Walking Upright Tied to Energy ConservationA new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggests that walking upright (bipedalism) was likely an attempt by early hominins to conserve energy.
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Researchers: Prosperity Can Encourage Financial FraudIn a new report published in the Review of Financial Studies, scientists posit that fraud by companies and firms is most likely to occur during times of prosperity and growth.
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Study: SIV Evolution in African Monkeys May Be Key to Future of HIV in HumansA new study by Arizona scientists published online in the journal PLoS Pathogens, may provide clues on the length of time that African green monkeys have been infected with SIV and thus give insight on how HIV will evolve in humans.
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New Survey Reveals that Half of Minorities Have Difficulties Paying for HealthcareA new survey by the Gallup Organization reveals that minorities in particular, face a difficult time paying for healthcare needs. Half of them report that they did not have enough money to pay for their medical expenses in the past year.
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Scientists Find that Bacteria Can Be Useful in Preventing Diarrhea Caused by AntibioticsResearchers in London have found that the use of supportive bacteria as ancillary therapy can decrease the incidence of diarrhea in patients who are hospitalized and placed on antibiotics.
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Researchers in the UK Find that Credit Card Companies Are the Least Trusted Financial InstitutionsA new classification system of financial services institutions (FSI) developed by researchers at the University of Nottingham, revealed that credit card and life insurance companies were among the least trusted organizations by the public in general.
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Researchers Find Why Viagra May Likely Help Patients with Heart FailureIn a new study, researchers show that Viagra (Sildenafil) may likely be effective in the treatment of patients with right-sided heart failure because only the hearts of these patients exhibit the target molecules that can be blocked by these types of drugs.
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Researchers Discover that Brains Can Be Trained to Suppress Unpleasant Emotional MemoriesA new study published in the journal Science suggests that memory suppression is alive and well in the human brain and that individuals can learn to restrain and inhibit heartbreaking or traumatic memories from the past.
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Research Suggests that "Junk DNA" Contains the Punctuation Marks of Nature's Genetic LanguageA new study by California scientists suggests that "Junk DNA" may contain the grammatical symbols of the genetic language of life.
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Scientists Report that Selenium Supplements May Increase the Risk of DiabetesA new report published in the August issue of Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that selenium, once thought to be helpful for type 2 diabetes, may be in fact putting people at risk for developing the disease.
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Pew Study Finds that Internet-Based Information is a Significant Component of Campaign NewsA new survey report by the Pew Research Center suggests that information and videos on the internet are complementing and in some cases substituting for television campaign ads.
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Poll: American's Pro-Immigrant Views Are FadingIn a new Gallup Poll, Americans were asked about their views regarding the impact of immigrants in the United States. As compared to previews years, analysts found that Americans have an increased negative view regarding the influence of immigrants in this country.
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Study Finds that Heat Therapy is Effective in Treating CancerA new study from GSF (The National Research Center for Environment and Health) suggests that thermotherapy (hyperthermia or heat therapy) improves healing and survival outcome in patients with sarcoma (connective) cancers undergoing conventional cancer therapy.
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Study Finds that People Believe Advertising Claims when They Face DespairIn a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, scientists reveal that when individuals face adversity or feel under threat, they are more likely to believe claims that favor the commercial products that purport a quick solution.
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Researchers Report that Antibiotics May Be Absorbing into U.S. CropsIn a new research study published in the upcoming August issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality, scientists report that antibiotics fed to livestock can accumulate in the soil that eventually is used in agriculture for domestic crops.
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Study Reveals that Tobacco Companies Still Conduct Deceiving PracticesIn a new study published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, researchers reveal that the tobacco industry's efforts to incur in misleading campaigns has continued, but has been countered by several government and non-profit organizations.
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Scientists Suggest that Global Climate Change Can Lead to WarsIn a new study published in the forthcoming August issue of the journal Human Ecology, scientists report that climate change in China's past had detrimental effects in agriculture resources that habitually resulted in armed conflicts.
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Researchers Find that Intensity Walking Improves Blood Pressure and Builds StrengthScientists in Japan have published a study in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal where they have found that different walking intensities can yield measurable health benefits that include higher muscle mass (and strength), better endurance, and decreased blood pressure.
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Study Finds that "America's Best Hospitals" Do Not Always Perform the BestA new study from the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that many of the hospitals that are ranked as "best" by U.S. News & World Report, do not always perform better with respect to heart attack survival rates as compared to non-ranked hospitals.
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Study Finds that 75% of American Adults Will Be Overweight by 2015In a new study published in the journal Epidemiologic Reviews, scientists find that the obesity level in the United States continues to climb. At this rate, by the year 2015, 75% of American adults will be overweight and 41% will be obese.
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Researchers Find that Smoking Wastes Muscle AwayIt is well know that smoking causes a number of detrimental physiological effects. Now in a new study from the UK published in the Journal of American Physiology, scientists find that smoking also has a direct and damaging effect on muscle mass.
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U.K. Scientists Formulate a New Scoring Method to Identify Individuals with Heart DiseaseA new study from the U.K published online in the British Medical Journal's website, provides evidence that a mathematical approach can be useful when evaluating heart disease and identifying individuals at risk for heart attacks and strokes.
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Several Studies Imply that Urban Areas and Cities Can Block RainfallIn a series of studies published in the Journal of Climate and in the journal of Global Environmental Change, researchers have found evidence that urban sprawl can influence the pattern and quantity of rainfall.
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Study: Women Best at Problem-Solving Skills in a MarriageA new study published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology suggests that when solving problems within a marriage, it is the women that wield all the power.
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Scientists Caution that Alien Life Forms May Not Be Recognized Because of PreconceptionsA new report by the National Research Council affirms that life in the extended regions of our solar system and in other spheres of outer space could be very different from what we expect.
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Scientists: Stock Options Incentive Encourages Fraud by CEO'sIn a new study published in the latest issue of Organization Science, investigators report that the predominant use of stock options as the principal incentive for financial managers considerably increases the probability that there will be financial falsification and fraud.
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FDA Warns Buying Drugs Over the Internet is a High-Risk BusinessThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a public warning to Americans that buying pharmaceutical drugs over the internet is hazardous, and carries a high risk of obtaining products that can lead to detrimental outcomes for the paying healthcare consumer.
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Scientists: Greenland Ice Sheet Survived Previous Global WarmingA new study published in the July issue of the journal Science reveals that Greenland once had lush thick forests and a wide ecosystem of living organisms.
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CDC Announces that Andrew Speaker Does Not Have XDR TuberculosisIn a press report released this week by the CDC, officials confirmed that Andrew Speaker, who was previously diagnosed with XDR-TB (extensively drug resistant tuberculosis), has in fact, MDR-TB, multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
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Poll: Perception of Global Warming Depends on the Viewer's Ideological and Political LensAccording to a new MSN-Zogby poll, Americans are divided over whether or not global warming distinctively poses an imminent threat.
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Study Suggests that an Increase in Fitness Can Reduce Inflammation in the BodyA new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that an individual's level of fitness can determine their baseline inflammation status.
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Virginia Researchers Plan to Use Electricity to Kill Cancer CellsIn a new report to be published in August in Technology and Cancer Research and Treatment, scientists in Virginia describe a novel electricity-based bioengineering therapy that could be utilized to treat prostate cancer.
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Report: Exercise is Best Treatment for the Elderly After Sustaining a FallA new report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that individuals over 65 can benefit considerably from programs that engage in structured exercise training especially when recovering from a fall.
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Report: Fireworks Might Cause Seizures in those Sensitive to LightIn a new report from the University of Rochester, A faculty physician discusses the possibility of fireworks sparking seizures in individuals that are sensitive to light.
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Americans Weigh in on the Constitution, American Politics, and Founding FathersIn a new poll by Zogby International, Americans were given the opportunity to express their views on the Constitution, the American political system, and their perception about the Founding Fathers views on contemporary issues in the United States.
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AMA Will Investigate Relationships between Store-Based Health Clinics and Pharmacy ChainsIn a new press release from the American Medical Association, it was announced that this organization would call for investigations into possible conflicts of interest as a consequence of joint ventures between store-based health clinics and pharmacy chains.
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Heart Disease Patients Benefit from Stem Cell TransplantsIn a new study reported in the journal Circulation, it was found that auto-transplantation of purified stem cells in patients with angina (chest pain due to artery blockage), resulted in better blood flow to the heart and an overall improvement in the quality of life.
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Novel Immune Factor May Be Critical in Male FertilityA new report published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine suggests that a novel immune factor can modulate the activity of sperm and therefore may be essential in determining the level of fertility in men.
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Poll: Over Half of Americans Believe Two Children is Ideal NumberNow, in a new survey by the Gallup Poll, we get a glimpse of what Americans believe is the ideal number of members within a family.
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Tropical Forests More Efficient at Tackling Global Warming Than Northern CounterpartsContrary to what was believed, a new report published in the journal Science suggests that forests located in the mid- and upper-latitudes, including the North American woods, are not as efficient at counteracting rises in global temperatures.
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Is Rush Hour Traffic Affecting the Health of Newborns?According to a new press release from GSF-National Research Center for Environment and Health in Neuherberg Germany, exposure of pregnant women to particulate matter produced by traffic leads to a significant decrease in newborn weight.
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The Diabetes Rate in the U.S. Is Increasing at an Alarming RateIn a press release issued by Diabetes Today, it was announced that data collected by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention showed that the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. has increased at an alarming rate.
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Poll Indicates that Americans Want Immigration Laws EnforcedIn a new press release by Zogby International, survey analysts found that Americans are not confident with the work that the President or the U.S. congress is doing on immigration and that a large part of the American population wants the current immigration laws enforced.
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U.K. Scientists Want to Retire Animals from Biomedical ResearchThe use of animals is a vital process in conducting cutting-edge biomedical research. Now, in a new report from the United Kingdom, scientists are conducting innovative work to try to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of all animals in biomedical pre-clinical research.
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Smoking Rate Declines in New York Across Most PopulationsAccording to a press release from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it appears that New Yorkers have lost some of their compulsion to smoke.
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Icebergs: Giant Ice Cubes in the Ocean or Essential Aquatic Ecosystems?According to a new study published on-line in the journal Science, it appears that Icebergs may be an essential part of a complex ocean ecosystem.
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A Majority of Fertility Patients Would Donate Their Embryos to Stem Cell ResearchResearchers at Duke and Johns Hopkins University have found that more than half of couples who have generated frozen embryos during the course of their fertility treatments would be willing to donate them to support stem cell research.
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Americans Think that No One is Winning the War on TerrorismIn a new study release by the Gallup news service, it was found that less than 30% of Americans believe that the U.S. is winning the war against terrorism. In the same context, Americans also do not believe that the terrorists are winning the war either.
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Over 100 Poultry Workers in South Carolina Test Positive for TBAccording to a new report issued by the Greenville News, South Carolina State officials reported that after formal evaluation, more than one-hundred poultry workers exhibited a positive TB test at a local poultry-processing plant.
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The Shape of Your Home Can Determine If It's Hurricane ProofA recent report from the Journal of Architectural Engineering examined the association between the design of low-rise buildings, such as houses, and their ability to withstand extreme winds.
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What Courses Through the Mind of a Suicide Bomber?New research suggests that as opposed to conventional belief, suicide bombers do not tend to be mentally ill, but rather act in a rational manner with the ultimate goal of achieving benefits that will increase their status within a strict religious organization.
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Research Says Molecular Forms of Carbon -- Fullerenes -- Can Help with AllergiesA new research report that suggests that fullerenes (buckyballs) can inhibit the activity of cells involved in allergic responses.
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What Do Americans Really Think of the U.S. Congress?In their annual survey of U.S. institutions, the Gallup organization found that the legislature of the Federal Government has the lowest confidence level in the entire history of Gallup's evaluations.
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Salty South Africans as an Early Warning for Global Warming?A study presented at the recent Ocean Controls in Abrupt Climate Change conference at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, suggested that monitoring the saltiness of the ocean could be used as an advanced indicator of climate change around the world.
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Are Americans Losing Faith in the U.S. Economy?A new survey released by The Gallup Poll shows that approximately 7 out of 10 Americans may be having increasing doubts about their economic security.
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Ladies, Want Healthier Bones? Then Get Most of Your Calcium from Your DietA recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that women who obtain the majority of their daily calcium directly from food tend to have healthier bones as compared to women who get most of their calcium from supplemental tablets.
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Poll Suggests that Hurricane Katrina May Overshadow 9/11 Events for 2008 ElectionNew polling data and analysis from Zogby International indicates that the issues associated with the management of Hurricane Katrina may overshadow the issues stemming from the 9/11 events with regard to the 2008 election year.
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An Incorrect Truth? the Disappearance of the Kilimanjaro Glacier May Not Be Due to Global WarmingA report by two climate experts in the magazine American Scientist evaluates and provides data to suggest that the receding of the Kilimanjaro glacier, featured in the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," may not be due to global warming.
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Is Dirty Snow Contributing to Global Warming?New research published in the Journal of Geophysical Research suggests that dirty snow could be having a substantial impact on to the earth's temperature and climate warming.
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Alcohol and Smoking Appear to Have Opposite Effects on Rheumatoid ArthritisNew research reports suggest that alcohol and smoking may have different risk effects on developing rheumatoid arthritis.
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High Fuel Cost Has Not Affected Work Commuting HabitsThe most recent national survey from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that Americans have not changed their work driving habits.
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Americans Continue to Be Divided Over Creationism and EvolutionResults of a Gallup Poll survey indicate that Americans are caught in a struggle between believing in creationism or evolution.
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Do Men Who Smoke Risk the Health of Their Future Children?Scientific study that suggests that cigarette smoke can affect sperm DNA and therefore have the potential to be passed on to children and subsequent descendants.
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The Inside Skinny on Visceral FatPeople who are thin can still have high levels of visceral fat. Dieting without exercise may place you at risk for visceral fat buildup. Ideal health appears to be attained only through diet and exercise combined.