Chennai student kills teacher for complaining to parents (Second Lead)
February 9th, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) A Class 9 student of a reputed public school here Thursday stabbed to death his teacher for complaining to his parents about his poor academic performance.The ... Read more...
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Prostate and breast cancer usually recur in bone: Study
March 24th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): A new University of Michigan study has found that prostate and breast cancer usually recur in the bone.And now, researchers believe they know why. Prostate cancer cells specifically ... Read more...
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Does ‘presenteeism’ cost more to employers than absenteeism?
November 10th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Presenteeism, a word that applies to people who are less productive at work because of health issues, costs employers as much as three times the dollar amount as ... Read more...
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When men outnumber women, females marry younger
September 16th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 16 (ANI): In a society where men outnumber women, females tend to tie the knot with younger and the age gap between spouses grows, revealed a University of Michigan study.The ... Read more...
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95 genetic variants linked to heart disease identified
August 5th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 5 (ANI): An international team of researchers co-led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found 95 regions of the human genome where genetic variants are associated ... Read more...
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Chinese Lunar Calendar method of predicting baby’s sex ‘not trustworthy’
May 26th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): The so-called Chinese Lunar Calendar method of predicting a baby's sex is no more accurate than flipping a coin, a University of Michigan epidemiologist suggests.Dr. Eduardo Villamor of ... Read more...
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Even bosses snub the doctor’s orders
March 3rd, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that only 68 percent of corporate executives in the US took their cholesterol lowering medication as prescribed by a doctor.Overall, the executives who ... Read more...
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Treadmill may help tots walk
February 23rd, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A University of Michigan researcher suggests that infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth can walk better with the help of a treadmill.According to Rosa ... Read more...
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Extra pounds at birth reduce TB risk
January 8th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): New research at the University of Michigan suggests that every 1.1 pounds of birth weight reduces the possibility of developing tuberculosis later in life by almost 46percent in ... Read more...
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Strain on the brain, not the muscles, triggers knee injuries
July 25th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 25 (ANI): A strain on the brain, and not the muscles, is what plays a major role in causing ACL knee injuries, according to a study.Suggesting a shift from performance-based ... Read more...
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Depressed students twice as likely to drop out of college
July 7th, 2009 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Depressed students are twice as likely as their classmates to drop out of college, new research shows.
However, the research also indicates that lower grade point averages depended ... Read more...
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Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can save billions of dollars
May 13th, 2009 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 13 (IANS) Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease could save billions of dollars in costs while improving care, according to a new study.
The research by University of Wisconsin-Madison ... Read more...
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Prison time hits families as badly as inmates
April 23rd, 2009 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 23 (ANI): In the first known study of its kind, researchers at the University of Michigan have found that people with a family member or friend in prison or jail ... Read more...
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Gene therapy may safely regenerate gum tissue
April 8th, 2009 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): University of Michigan scientists have moved a step closer to using gene therapy to regenerate tooth-supporting gum tissue.The researchers say that they have developed a method of ... Read more...
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Mending broken hearts with skin stem cells possible
February 13th, 2009 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) After turning skin cells back into stem cells successfully, scientists now have proof that they can indeed form specialised cells making up heart muscle.
University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M) ... Read more...
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Poor kids at increased risk of suffering from chronic infections
February 6th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 06 (ANI): Two new studies from the University of Michigan have shown that kids from low-income families are at an increased risk of suffering from serious infections such as ... Read more...
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Hormonal biomarkers that may help predict menopause transition identified
October 28th, 2008 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): Researchers from University of Michigan have identified certain hormonal biomarkers that may help predict menopause transition in women."The information provides a roadmap as to how fast women ... Read more...
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Quality of life predicts survival in head and neck cancer patients
May 30th, 2008 - 1:33 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 30 (ANI): Quality of life can be an important indicator in determining survival among patients with head and neck cancer, according to a new study.The study indicates that identifying ... Read more...
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Protein HtpG indicates healthier teeth and gums
April 24th, 2008 - 1:46 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 24 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that presence of certain antibodies indicate healthier teeth and gums.According to researchers, antibodies present in people with good oral ... Read more...
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A good fight with your spouse may be good for health
January 23rd, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): The next time you have a row with your spouse make sure to vent your anger, for a new study has suggested that a fight may be good ... Read more...
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Seven new cholesterol genes identified
January 14th, 2008 - 1:25 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 14 (ANI): An international study led by researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found seven new genes that influence blood cholesterol levels, a major factor ... Read more...
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