Archive of articles published on the 3rd of August 2009

Groundbreaking study shows exercise benefits leukemia patients
PET can help guide treatment decisions for a common pediatric cancer
DNA computation gets logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science
Protecting cells from their neighbors
Scientists open doors to diagnosis of emphysema
Anti-growth factor drugs raise hope and concern for treatment of children's eye diseases
Unlocking the key to human fertility
Self-healing surfaces
Ripe pineapple and delicious pork
Why anorexic patients cling to their eating disorder
On the path to metallic hydrogen
Researchers effectively treat tumors with use of nanotubes
K-State researchers say after-school programs should promote activity, healthy nutrition
Rapid heating prepares energy-saving zeolite for greater role in industrial separations
Neck surgery for cervical spine disorders found to alleviate associated headaches
Heavy drinkers face significantly increased cancer risk
Exercise is healthy for mom and child during pregnancy
Switch to digital mammography leads to increased cancer detection rates
Radiation exposure during interventional procedures a concern for some developing countries
Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory -- Aug. 2009
New microchip technology performs 1,000 chemical reactions at once
NASA's CloudSat captures a sideways look at fading Lana
Viral mimic induces melanoma cells to digest themselves
Research shows temptation more powerful than individuals realize
Researchers identify new method to selectively kill metastatic melanoma cells
For struggling single moms, 3-generation households are better than 2
Gasoline-diesel 'cocktail': A potent recipe for cleaner, more efficient engines
La Jolla Institute discovers novel tumor suppressor
Is there long-term brain damage after bypass surgery? More evidence puts the blame on heart disease
New tool may help with early detection of deadly pancreatic cancer
Insurance, medical provider do not assure asthma control
Higher carbon dioxide may give pines competitive edge
Parents fear errors during children's hospitalization
Study shows seed implants a suitable prostate cancer treatment option for men of all ages
University of Minnesota researchers discover breakthrough method for chemical separations
Researchers identify new function for protein missing in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating
Nanoparticles cross blood-brain barrier to enable 'brain tumor painting'
Friendship influences eating behavior, particularly when friends are overweight
Analysis: 2007 legal opinion is a threat to imperiled species
NYU physicists make room for oddballs
Project Zero Delay accelerates drug's path to clinical trial
'Brain exercises' may delay memory decline in dementia
TV and computer screen time may be associated with high blood pressure in young children
Violence against mothers in bangladesh associated with health problems in young children
School-based program helps prevent dating violence among teens, especially boys
Twin study examines associations between depression and coronary artery disease
Antidepressant use increasing in the United States
Preschool depression may continue into childhood
Heart disease patients with previous blockages more likely to die
Obesity is a poor gauge for detecting high cholesterol levels in children
Kefir, although rich in probiotics, didn't prevent diarrhea in children using antibiotics
Walk, don't drive! Community promotion of physical activity has 2-fold benefit
New study examines how cost affects decisions to marry
Structure of antibiotic ramoplanin reveals promising mechanism
Scientists report original source of malaria
Cannibalistic cells may help prevent infections, UT Southwestern researchers report
Stanford scientists discover bladder cancer stem cell
Epilepsy halted in mice
Gene signature for cancer stem cells may provide drug targets
Stanford research assesses use of Tamiflu, Relenza to prevent flu
Study reveals mounting evidence of fish oil's heart health benefits
Tuberculosis drugs under development expected to have major impact on the disease
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Daily temperature shifts may alter malaria patterns
Restoring a natural root signal helps to fight a major corn pest
Sick fish may get sicker
Ouchless wildlife plague vaccine, shipwrecks and coral reefs and more
Chemists explain the switchboards in our cells
Computers unlock more secrets of the mysterious Indus Valley script
A 'super sensor' for cancer and CSIs
Pain relief only 1 motive for opioid use among high school seniors
The way you eat may affect your risk for breast cancer