Archive of articles published on the 6th of December 2010

The LouseBuster returns
Lesbian, gay and bisexual teens singled out for punishment
Forest pests accumulating despite regulations
Researchers: Include data about societal values in endangered species decisions
Study finds family acceptance of LGBT youth protects against depression, substance abuse, suicide
NIH-sponsored panel issues comprehensive US food allergy guidelines
Medieval England twice as well off as today's poorest nations
Studies investigate pediatric sickle cell disease and potential breakthrough in controlling malaria
Ravenous foreign pests threaten national treasures
New microscopic life aboard the RMS Titanic
Sumatran 'tiger map' reveals tiger population higher than expected
Heart-attack risk increases rapidly after rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed
New standards of care and novel treatment options for several forms of lymphoma unveiled
Studies examine risk factor prediction and treatment regimens for venous thromboembolism
JAK inhibitors producing significant response in myelofibrosis patients
Warring Greeks find peace in ancient Egypt
Virginia Tech, Carilion team with physician to create digital ER pediatric response chart
Measuring air-sea exchange of carbon dioxide in the open ocean
The worm that turned on heavy metal
Challenging HIV through social networking
Shy trout size it up
Brand recognition can help hotels survive economic downturns
Researchers discover a way to delay Christmas tree needle loss
New tool in the early detection of bowel disease
2 studies provide insight into stroke risk and prevention in young sickle cell anemia patients
Eutrophication makes toxic cyanobacteria more toxic
Early safety results promising for Phase I/II trial of gene therapy treatment of hemophilia B
Studies highlight role of stem cell transplant procedures for blood cancer treatment
New therapies and gene target advance the treatment and understanding of hard-to-treat leukemias
Phase I trial indicates ponatinib may thwart most resistant CML
Pure nanotube-type growth edges toward the possible
Drug prevents post-traumatic stress syndrome
Fledgling ecosystem at Chicken Creek lets scientists observe how soil, flora and fauna develop
Report finds K-12 computer science education declining
Study reveals how taking an active role in learning enhances memory
Scientists find gene linked to congenital heart defect
Smoking widespread among youth with diabetes, raising heart disease risk
AgriLife researchers find way to cut food-irradiation levels by half
Profiling based on mobile, online behavior: A privacy issue
Mayo Clinic finds long-term prognosis is excellent for most children with seizures
Penn study on skin formation suggests strategies to fight skin cancer
Starting dialysis too early can increase risk of death
Exposure to death and dying can have a positive impact
Parkinson's drug could treat restless leg syndrome
Iron deficiency in soil threatens soybean production
NIH scientists identify mechanism responsible for spreading biofilm infections
Bacteria seek to topple the egg as top flu vaccine tool
Scientists announce discovery of first horned dinosaur from South Korea
Mammogram sensitivity depends on menstrual cycle
Learning the language of bacteria
Personalized vaccine for lymphoma patients extends disease-free survival by nearly 2 years
Early physical therapy for low back pain associated with less subsequent health care utilization
Missouri grapes hold key to improving world grape production
Imitating someone's accent makes it easier to understand them
Fewer guessing games for lung cancer patients
Metabolism models may explain why Alzheimer's disease kills some neuron types first
Fleshing out the life histories of dead whales
Illinois study: Ginseng just got better -- not as bitter
Rice physicists help unravel mystery of repetitive DNA segments
A flu vaccine that lasts
Psychotic-like symptoms associated with poor outcomes in patients with depression
Depression treatment rates increase over past decade, but psychotherapy declines
Mindfulness-based therapy helps prevent depression relapse
Sports participation does not guarantee that children get enough physical activity
Sex, race, place of residence influence high blood pressure incidence
Why married men tend to behave better
Teens who perpetrate dating violence also likely to perpetrate violence involving siblings or peers
Have restless legs syndrome during pregnancy? It may reappear later on
Optics Express focus issue on chalcogenide photonics: Fabrication, devices and applications
People with severe mental illness 12 times more likely to commit suicide
Children who attend group child care centers get more infections then, but fewer during school years
Exposure to more diverse objects speeds word learning in tots
Study identifies drug resistance of CLL in bone marrow and lymph nodes
UNC expert: Combining exenatide with insulin may be 'best result ever' for diabetes patients
Peer pressure can keep you healthy
Color test predicts response to hypnotherapy
Ban electronic cigarettes until safety concerns are addressed, say researchers
Low-dose aspirin reduces death rates from range of cancers by between 20 and 30 percent
Improving children's diets using behavior change video games shows promise