Archive of articles published on the 25th of October 2010

Contraband cigarettes main source of supply for Ontario youth
Colorectal cancer screening can be expanded by offering it during mammography visits
New way of expanding cancer screening for minority women
Allergies and wheezing illnesses in childhood may be determined in the womb
Quakes don't completely shake China's environmental gains, thanks to conservation programs
Sleep disturbances show clear association with work disability
Scientists reveal the sex wars of the truffle grounds
Research on avoiding fraud in biometric identification
Plant stem cells could be fruitful source of low-cost cancer drug
Daily vibration may help aging bones stay healthy
Beauty from the bottom up
New fog warning system in Venice region pays for itself 10 times over
What can country of birth tell us about childhood asthma?
New American Chemical Society Prized Science video focuses on 'green gasoline'
Changes in energy R&D needed to combat climate change
Peace of mind closes health gap for less-educated
Plagiarism sleuths tackle full-text biomedical articles
Mouse brain seen in sharpest detail ever
Researchers find pathway that drives spread of pediatric bone cancer in preclinical studies
Penn study identifies molecular guardian of cell's RNA
Pregnancy outcome affected by immune system genes
Discovery opens new window on development, and maybe potential, of human egg cells
Odor coding in mammals is more complex than previously thought
Stop the bleeding: New way to restore numbers of key blood-clotting cells
Immune cells deploy traps to catch and kill pathogens
High erythropoietin levels indicate increased risk of death
UI study investigates variability in men's recall of sexual cues
Common anxiety disorders make it tougher to quit cigarettes
Genetic markers offer new clues about how malaria mosquitoes evade eradication
Radiation therapy improves painful condition associated with multiple sclerosis
Chemotherapy plus radiation prevents bladder cancer recurrences
Newer, more intense chemotherapy with less radiation not more effective against Hodgkin's lymphoma
Highly targeted radiation technique minimizes side effects of prostate cancer treatment
Adding radiation to hormone therapy for prostate cancer treatment will increase survival chances
Prostate cancer screening improves quality of life by catching disease before it spreads
Aspirin use associated with lower risk of cancer death for men with prostate cancer
Radiation before surgery keeps colorectal cancer from returning
Improved outcomes for HPV-positive head and neck cancer with cetuximab and IMRT
Unexpected findings of lead exposure may lead to treating blindness
Heat acclimation benefits athletic performance
Microwave oven key to self-assembly process meeting semi-conductor industry need
Rice hulls a sustainable drainage option for greenhouse growers
UF research gives clues about carbon dioxide patterns at end of Ice Age
As Arctic warms, increased shipping likely to accelerate climate change
Robotic gripper runs on coffee ... and balloons
Decoding the disease that perplexes: Salk scientists discover new target for MS
New trove of fossils suggests global distribution of tropical forest ecosystems in the Eocene
Huge amber deposit discovered in India
World's largest, most complex marine virus is major player in ocean ecosystems: UBC research
Warming of planet will affect storms differently in Northern and Southern hemispheres
Researchers find a stable way to store the sun's heat
MicroRNAs dictate the Epstein-Barr virus' elaborate waiting game, cancer formation
Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis
Purdue-led research team finds Haiti quake caused by unknown fault
Listeria clever at finding its way into bloodstream, causing sickness
Study finds race, ethnicity impact access to care for children with frequent ear infections
'Fracking' mobilizes uranium in marcellus shale
Modern humans emerged far earlier than previously thought
Anti-cholesterol drugs could help stave off seizures: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research
Blood pressure checks performed by barbers improve hypertension control in African-American men
Complications after endoscopies may be underestimated using standard reporting procedures
Active ingredient levels vary among red yeast rice supplements
Primary care physicians may earn lowest hourly wages
Barber-based intervention may help black men better control high blood pressure
Risk of cancer due to radiation exposure in middle age may be higher than previously estimated
Heavy smoking in midlife may be associated with dementia in later years
Heavy smoking doubles Alzheimer's disease, dementia risk
Physicians agree Medicare reimbursement is flawed, disagree on how to reform it
Why does lack of sleep affect us differently? Study hints it may be in our genes
Knowledge gaps, fears common among parents of children with drug-resistant bacteria
Growing crops in the city