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Cholesterol lowering drugs may adversely affect muscle repair
Cholesterol lowering drugs may have an adverse impact on the ability of the skeletal muscles-which allow the body to move-to repair and regenerate themselves, says a new study. ANI

Sarcasm risky in political speeches
While sarcasm works best in appealing to the party base, it is not as effective in reaching swing voters, says a leading political expert referring to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palins vice presidential acceptance speech. ANI

Hope is all one needs to fight depression
Ohio State University say that hope therapy may help fight depression without having to depend upon a prescription. ANI

Genes linked with obesity identified
Researchers from University of Alabama at Birmingham claim to have identified certain genetic variants that may be responsible for making people fat. ANI

Girls who hit puberty early more likely to be hostile if not well nurtured
Adolescent girls who hit puberty early and have parents who spend less quality time with them are more likely be aggressive in nature, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. ANI

BioCryst Reports Positive Preliminary Results of a Shionogi & Co., Ltd. Sponsored Phase II Study of I.V. Peramivir for the Treatment of Influenza in the Outpatient Setting
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Reading aloud to kids helps them develop oral language
Want to make sure that your kids learning process is best in the class? Well, then just read the chapters aloud to him or her, says a new study. ANI

Soyfoods have no impact on sperm count
A recent study claiming soy products lower sperm count has now been questioned as experts claim that soyfoods have no impact on fertility. ANI

Higher fuel prices may help cut road fatalities, says expert
A researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) believes that higher fuel prices may lead to a reduction in the deaths from road accidents. ANI

Antarctic Peninsula is changing fast, thanks to global warming
Scientists have determined that the ecosystem of the Antarctic Peninsula is changing fast, driven by warming waters and a loss of sea ice. ANI

Religious congregations have least mortality rates
A new research has found that a communitys religious environment - i.e. the type of religious congregations within a locale - affects mortality rates, often in a positive manner. ANI

Hard work while fatigued is hazardous for your hearts health
Working hard even when youre exhausted may be an admirable characteristic, but it is a virtue that could be harmful to your health, according to a new study. ANI

Modified technique for quicker recovery of lung surgery patients
Researchers have developed a new modified muscle flap technique, which can help in further reduction of pain and quicken recovery in patients after lung surgery. ANI

Study confirms efficacy of unique HIV formula
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have confirmed initial findings that a unique HIV vaccine formula is effective in eliciting strong and balanced immune responses. ANI

Azor(TM) Reduces Blood Pressure in Difficult to Treat Special Populations
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Air pollution, smoking play role in triggering latent tuberculosis
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have found that a toxic gas present in air pollution and tobacco smoke plays a significant role in triggering tuberculosis infection. ANI

Rehab therapy increases grey matter in the brain
Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, including a researcher of Indian origin, say that a rehabilitation therapy developed by them can produce changes in the structure of the brain. ANI

HPV vaccine shows promise to axe abnormal pap test results
Researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) say that the administration of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer led to a significant reduction in abnormal Pap test results among girls and women during a study. ANI

Nearly all high school cliques are racially divided: Study
A new study has shed light on school cliques and gossiping, by showing that nearly all high school groups are divided along racial lines. ANI

Women more prone to acne as adults than their male counterparts
A new study has revealed that women experience acne at higher rates than their male counterparts across age groups 20 years and older. ANI

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