Archive of articles published on the 17th of September 2008

Presidential science and technology appointments
Colds and flu cut by one-third in study of Canada's top cold fighter in vaccinated seniors
Inflammatory response to infection and injury may worsen dementia
Face blindness research shows emotions are key in the study of face recognition
Research supports correlation between finger lengths and stress hormones
Incontinence affects a substantial proportion of women; prevalence increases with age
New model predicts long-term survival of critically ill patients
Flatworm helps researchers study stem cells and cancer
Colorful spy tactics track live cells supporting cancerous tumors
Older people who diet without exercising lose valuable muscle mass
Error message! How mobile phones distort measurements
Replacing the coach doesn't solve problems
Scientists identify genes capable of regulating stem cell function
Pregnant women with bulimia have more anxiety and depression
Mother's flu shot protects newborns
Bisexual community reports need for improvements in mental health services
New technique sees into tissue at greater depth, resolution
Study finds ATV guidelines inadequate
New tool for early diagnosis of breast cancer
Nitrate concentrations of ground water increasing in many areas of the United States
Top-selling prescription drug mismarketed to women
BMC/Drexel report finds food prices in Boston and Philadelphia 50 percent higher
Political views affect firms' corporate social responsibility
Report offers advice to McCain, Obama on science and technology appointments
Latest Electoral College forecast shows McCain ahead by as many as 27 votes
Kids with obese friends and family more likely to misperceive weight
Coating copies microscopic biological surfaces
Significant increase in alien plants in Europe
Warming world in range of dangerous consequences
The language of luxury
Homosexuals' negative feelings about sexuality predict poor mental and sexual health
Collaboration helps police address job stress
Fixed costs determine structure of the supermarket industry
Penn researchers use honeybee venom toxin to develop a new tool for studying hypertension
Scientists find black hole 'missing link'
RNA interference plays bigger role than previously thought
Muscle stem cell identity confirmed by Stanford researchers
New leukemia signal could point way to better treatment, Stanford researchers find
Global warming's ecosystem double whammy
Almost 7 million pregnant in sub-Saharan Africa infected with hookworms; at risk of anaemia
Sophisticated monitoring array to address mystery of uranium plume
UC Davis researchers find decrease in hysterectomy complications
UNC scientists turn human skin cells into insulin-producing cells
Iowa State engineer works to clean and improve engine performance
Case Western Reserve University collaboration helps police address job stress
Minimally invasive surgery cures pain caused by hip impingement
Researchers evaluate cost-effectiveness of genetic screening to guide initial HIV treatment
Behavioral intervention works to reduce risky behavior
Audio relaxation program may help lower blood pressure in elderly
AGA Institute statement: Data support CT colonography as viable colorectal cancer screening option
Brown-assisted trial finds new colorectal screening procedure is accurate and less invasive
UNC study: No need to repeat colonoscopy until 5 years after first screening
Pelvic disorders affect large number of women, UT Southwestern researchers find
Research shows physical therapy treatment resolves symptoms of urninary incontinence in women
Healthy people with elevated levels of uric acid are at risk of developing kidney disease
St. Jude study finds treatment with new drug might make tumor cells more sensitive to therapy
Monitoring outcomes of suicide attempts in pregnancy can better assess drug dangers
How often to screen for colon cancer? NEJM study finds 5-year risk extremely low
Joining forces against cancer
Pazopanib shrinks lung cancers before surgery