Archive of articles published on the 6th of October 2008

Seeing race and seeming racist? Whites go out of their way to avoid talking about race
Children's asthma affected by parental expectations
New test could help catch serious infections in babies
H. Pylori bacteria may help prevent some esophageal cancers
School vending machines dole out excess calories, fat
Metastatic movements in 3-D
Major study of opiate use in children's hospitals provides simple steps to alleviate harm
Researchers document world's mammals in crisis
New studies examine the effectiveness of probiotics in IBS
Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk
CRC screening before medicare age could save millions in federal health care dollars
New screening technologies improve detection of polyps during colonoscopy
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
Mayo Clinic study tackles labeling errors
Women require less tobacco exposure than men to increase colon cancer risk
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
Parents foster significant misperceptions of children's weight
Air pollution may increase risk of appendicitis
U of T researchers reveal Epstein-Barr virus protein contributes to cancer
Study finds genetic variant plays role in cleft lip
Portable imaging system will help maximize public health response to natural disasters
Endoscopic therapy may offer an alternative to surgery
Neurotransmitter defect may trigger autoimmune disease
New studies highlight the importance of bowel prep and effectiveness of colonoscopy
New study finds summer is peak season for diagnosis of esophagus disorder
Brookhaven scientists take off for southeastern Pacific climate study
New therapeutic treatment approach improves survival in esophageal cancer patients
Soothing music significantly reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy
Early-stage gene transcription creates access to DNA
Fuzziness on the road to physics' grand unification theory
Nanoscopic screening process to speed drug discovery
Battling cancer, one cell at a time
Proteins involved in blood vessel dysfunction in type 2 diabetes are identified
Free drug samples carry risks for children
Receptor could halt blinding diseases, stop tumor growth, preserve neurons after trauma
New Stanford diagnostic test for rare leukemia appears to give faster results, study finds
Surface tension drives segregation within cell mixtures
University professor stresses links between US Navy sonar and whale strandings
Scripps Research scientists define structure of important neurological receptor
Future looks bleak for 1 of world's smallest seal species
MSU study: Girls have harder time than boys adjusting in language-learning environment
Research finds customers' fixation on minimum payments drives up credit card bills
Most Alaskan glaciers retreating, thinning, and stagnating
Boston University partners in NSF challenge to create wireless network using visible light
NASA spacecraft ready to explore outer solar system
Landmark discovery of 'engine' that drives cell movement
Research shows Brazilian acai berry antioxidants absorbed by human body
Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections
7 Texas mammals listed as threatened on Global Mammal Assessment
Pediatric study finds alternatives for radiation of low-grade brain tumors
Implementation of breast health guidelines for developing countries published
Social problems dominate concerns in neighborhoods with unsatisfied residents
UC San Diego bioengineers fill holes in science of cellular self-organization
Lichens function as indicators of nitrogen pollution in forests
CRC screening before Medicare age could save millions in federal health-care dollars
JDRF funded study links 'hygiene hypothesis' to diabetes prevention
Study: Bird diversity lessens human exposure to West Nile Virus
ADHD stimulant treatment may decrease risk of substance abuse in adolescent girls
NASA study finds rising Arctic storm activity sways sea ice, climate
Mayo researchers explore issues related to multiple myeloma treatment
Microwave ovens need added safety controls
Study examines how and why some children become chronically abused by peers
Flu vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations or outpatient visits among young children
Using a fan during sleep associated with lower risk of SIDS
Using a fan during sleep may reduce infants' SIDS risk, Kaiser Permanente study shows
Traumatic brain injury common amongst homeless people
Individuals with social phobia see themselves differently
Racial differences for brain bleeds suggest stroke risk greater than thought for blacks
Occasional memory loss tied to lower brain volume
African-Americans may be at higher risk of stroke-causing brain lesions
Pneumococcal vaccine associated with 50 percent lower risk of heart attacks
Cassini flyby of Saturn moon offers insight into solar system history
New study examines effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening tests
New blood test for Down syndrome
MSU scientists find new gene that helps plants beat the heat