Archive of articles published on the 10th of December 2008

Asthma: Commonly used medication shows no clear benefits in children
Popular class of diabetes drugs doubles risk of fractures in women
Two common diabetes drugs double the risk of fractures in women
Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women significantly increases risk of fractures
Structured warm-up exercises may prevent up to half of severe sports injuries
Flora not flourishing in world's hotspots
More than 2,000 children die every day from unintentional injury; at least half could be saved
Overweight children at increased risk of arm and leg injuries following motor vehicle crash
Rust-proof -- even without chromium
Unintentional overdose deaths associated with nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers
Team led by Purdue professor first to record key event that breaks continents apart
Sugar can be addictive, Princeton scientist says
Death rates in hospital highest for infants, and children without insurance
Team probes why climbers die on Mount Everest
Irritable bowel syndrome can have genetic causes
Panel blasts federal nanotech risk research strategy
Federal research plan inadequate to shed light on health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials
Advanced imaging technology used at Mayo Clinic improves spinal surgery outcome
A new class of anti-inflammatory drugs
The dark chocolate version of Father Christmas is most filling
Hubble finds carbon dioxide on an extrasolar planet
Surge in older cancer survivors expected as baby boomers age
Scientists resolve to crack down on fraud
Parents be aware this holiday season: Magnets in children's toys pose significant health risk
Neurotic? Psychotic? What kind of holiday shopper are you?
Hot drinks help fight cold and flu
New research shows how gene function drives natural selection in important class of genetic elements
Women who are perceived as confident in job interviews also seen as lacking social skills
New way of viewing cells could lead to easier routes for drug manufacture
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer does not appear to increase cardiac deaths
Work/life balance blurred for some employees
Study urges dual track US nuclear weapons policy
Oral cancer patients could be diagnosed earlier
Government survey shows 38 percent of adults and 12 percent of children use complementary and alternative medicine
Poor sleep quality linked to postpartum depression
Experiences of rape unique to Rwandan women survivors of genocide
Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls
Decreased levels of binding gene affect memory and behavior
Brain deletion of FK506-binding protein enhances repetitive behaviors in mice
Memory study on mice offers new insights into understanding autism, NYU, Baylor scientists conclude
Chemist tames longstanding electron computation problem
Determining responsibility and assigning punishment governed by different brain systems
Examination of widely used antimicrobial compound reveals new strategies to fight malaria
'Fly guy' makes memory breakthrough
Obesity among state's low-income teens nearly triple that of more affluent peers
Great Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004 set off tremors in San Andreas fault
First functional stem-cell niche model created by Stanford scientists
Blocking immune inhibitor improves response to HIV-like virus, prolongs survival in monkeys
Snowy owl -- a marine species?
UBC researchers discover gene mutation that causes eye cancer
CSHL researchers map changing epigenetic modifications that enable transposons to run amok
A special type of collagen may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease
Asian students top latest global math, science study, report Boston College researchers
Scans show immune cells intercepting parasites
Study first to show that RNA interference can facilitate vaccine development
Waste coffee grounds offer new source of biodiesel fuel
Wind, water and sun beat biofuels, nuclear and coal for clean energy, Stanford researcher says
Cellular 'brakes' may slow memory process in aging brains
Prevalence of disordered eating behaviors in diabetics probed
If MRI shows signs of MS, will the disease develop?
Hebrew SeniorLife study on under-reported dementia deaths questions accuracy of mortality statistics
Data presented demonstrate prolonged overall survival for patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Data presented at ASH illustrates that continued treatment with vidaza can benefit MDS patients
Analysis shows that vidaza prolongs survival in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease linked
Diabetes drug shows potential for treating one cause of chronic kidney disease
High phosphorus linked to coronary calcification in chronic kidney disease
Drug-resistant tuberculosis rife in China
Panic attacks linked to higher risk of heart attacks and heart disease, especially in younger people