Archive of articles published on the 5th of January 2009

Studies link maternity leave with fewer C-sections and increased breastfeeding
Study links obesity to elevated risk of ovarian cancer
Adult-onset diabetes slows mental functioning in several ways, with deficits appearing early
Iowa State astrophysicist helps map the Milky Way's 4 spiral arms
Evolution in action: Our antibodies take 'evolutionary leaps' to fight microbes
Uncultured bacteria found in amniotic fluids of women who experience preterm births
Lamin A/C deficiency is 'unnerving'
Mothers pass on disease clues to offspring
Field Museum discovery helps solve mystery of South American trophy heads
Models simulate nitrate dynamics in Garonne, Southwest France
Substance abuse adds millions to Medicaid's total health care costs
Describing soils: Calibration tool for teaching soil rupture resistance
Scientists can now differentiate between healthy cells and cancer cells
Gene plays dual role in breast cancers with poor prognosis
New insight into aggressive childhood cancer
Stars forming just beyond black hole's grasp at galactic center
Team finds breast cancer gene linked to disease spread
Collagen VI may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease
Ophthalmology highlights Jan. 2009
Breathing easier
Jupiter-like planets could form around twin suns
'Relocation' plan of metastatic cancer cells uncovered by Stanford researchers
Baby Jupiters must gain weight fast
California study shows shade trees reduce summertime electricity use
Milky Way a swifter spinner, more massive, new measurements show
'Recovery coaches' effective in reducing number of babies exposed to drugs
Doubts make consumers more willing to reevaluate brands, study finds
Cell biologists identify new tumor suppressor for lung cancer
New hope for cancer comes straight from the heart
IU physicist offers foundation for uprooting a hallowed principle of physics
Flawed deposit insurance programs need reform, banking expert says
Prolonged nevirapine in breast-fed babies prevents HIV infection but leads to drug-resistant HIV
Burnham researchers discover 'on switch' for cell death signaling mechanism
Majority of teens discuss risky behaviors on MySpace, studies conclude
Teens frequently mention risky behaviors on social networking sites
Testes stem cell can change into other body tissues, Stanford/UCSF study shows
Burnham researchers illuminate mechanisms that regulate DNA damage control and replication
Biological link connects childhood trauma and risk for chronic fatigue syndrome
Childhood trauma associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Brain circuit abnormalities may underlie bulimia nervosa in women
Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes
New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit
Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia
Understanding extinct microbes may influence the state of modern human health
Volcanoes cool the tropics, say researchers
Study: Can nature's leading indicators presage environmental disaster?
Viagra's other talents: Help a 'signaling' protein shield the heart from high blood pressure damage
Molecular insight into how a heart failure drug in clinical trials works
Similar long-term mortality risks in men with type 2 diabetes and men with cardiovascular disease
New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage
Mayo researchers offer new insight into effectiveness of procedure to stop heavy menstrual bleeding
Tackling climate change with new permits to pollute
Studies reveal lifelong gender difference in physical activity
Removing user fees does not improve health outcomes in Ghana