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Loyola University Chicago to Honor Nursing Alumni

Loyola University Health System — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:00 EST

The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing will honor two alumni at the Fourth Annual Alumni Awards Brunch this Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Lake Shore campus. There will be a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Madonna della Strada Chapel at 6453 N. Kenmore Ave., followed by the brunch and award presentation from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Mundelein Center Auditorium at 1020 W. Sheridan Road.

2012 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Awarded to Books That Explore Lincoln's Relationship with Border States, Jag Joseph Holt

Gettysburg College — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST

The 2012 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize has been announced, and the $50,000 prize will go to co-winners William C. Harris of North Carolina State University, for "Lincoln and the Border States: Preserving the Union," (Kansas) and Elizabeth D. Leonard of Colby College, for "Lincoln's Forgotten Ally: Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt of Kentucky" (UNC Press).

Complex Wiring of the Nervous System May Rely on a Just a Handful of Genes and Proteins

Salk Institute for Biological Studies — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a startling feature of early brain development that helps to explain how complex neuron wiring patterns are programmed using just a handful of critical genes. The findings, published February 3 in Cell, may help scientists develop new therapies for neurological disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and provide insight into certain cancers.

New Global Report Reveals That the Spirit of Childhood Is at Risk

Kraft Foods — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Kids and parents alike need more time to "be kids."

New Study by Biologist Finds Dramatic Improvements and Persistent Challenges for Women in Science

Boston University College of Arts & Sciences — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:00 EST

The underrepresentation of women in science has received significant attention. However, there have been few studies in which longitudinal data were used to assess changes over time. In a paper recently published in the journal BioScience, Richard B. Primack, professor of biology at Boston University; Krista L. McGuire, assistant professor of biological sciences at Barnard College, Columbia University; and Elizabeth C. Losos, adjunct professor at Duke University and president and CEO of the Organization for Tropical Studies, find that women in the field of ecological studies have experienced dramatic improvements, but persistent challenges remain.

Environment's Effects on Evolution of Survival Traits

University of Massachusetts Amherst — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

Advances in studying genes mean that scientists in evolutionary developmental biology or "evo-devo" can now explain more clearly than ever before how bats got wings, the turtle got its shell and blind cave fish lost their eyes, says evolutionary biologist Craig Albertson, who studies cichlid fishes.

Nutritional Medicine for Adults Workshop Series at Rush University Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:40:00 EST

Rush University Medical Center is sponsoring a Nutritional Medicine workshop March 15 to 16, 2012, that features internationally-renowned faculty who are leaders in research in nutritional medicine. The workshop is part of a series that is designed to educate clinicians and anyone interested in nutrition about the newest research as it relates to health and medicine. Participants can earn credits toward a certificate in Nutritional Medicine and nurses can earn CNE credits.

Finding Love Has No Expiration Date

Bowling Green State University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:00 EST

People may think that online dating is only for the young, but individuals over the age of 60 are the fastest growing demographic in online dating. However, they may be looking for different qualities in their relationships than their younger counterparts.

Employers Feel No Love for Unscrupulous Practice of 'Service Sweethearting'

Florida State University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:00 EST

A new study led by two Florida State University marketing professors finds that some frontline service employees who are rewarded for hikes in customer loyalty and satisfaction also may engage in "service sweethearting," a clandestine practice that costs their employers billions of dollars annually in lost revenue.

Fruits, Veggies Sprout in Health Centers, Houston's Food Deserts

Harris County Hospital District — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

Following a doctor's visit at Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center in southeast Houston, a mother and her daughter make two stops within the health center. One at the facility's pharmacy to fill a prescription for diabetes medicine; the other at the center's farmers market just steps away thanks to Healthy Harvest, an innovative approach by the Harris County Hospital District to provide patients with healthy food options.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid on Trial: Study to Evaluate Long-Term Effects on Intelligence, Behavior

University of Kansas, Life Span Institute — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

University of Kansas conducts ten-year randomized controlled trial of prenatal supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid to evaluate long-term effects on children's intelligence and school success.

New App Helps Urology Patients Find Bladder Friendly Foods

Interstitial Cystitis Network — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

New iPhone and iPad application (The ICN Food List) provides urology patients with a comprehensive database of foods and beverages to help reduce painful symptom flares. Developed for interstitial cystitis patients, it is ideal for use when shopping or eating out. Clinicians, nursing staff and dietitians can use it as an educational tool as well.

International Students Cook Ethnic Lunches for All

Michigan Technological University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

International students at Michigan Technological University in remote Houghton, Mich., missed their home cooking, so they decided to share it with the campus and community.

Seven Sweet Facts about How Chocolate is Made

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:00 EST

Most people are unaware of how chocolate gets from trees to your table find out with these seven fun facts!

Hovering Not Hard if You're Top-Heavy

New York University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Top-heavy structures are more likely to maintain their balance while hovering in the air than are those that bear a lower center of gravity, researchers at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Department of Physics have found. Their findings are counter to common perceptions that flight stability can be achieved only through a relatively even distribution of weight--and may offer new design principles for hovering aircraft.

Babson Professor Greene Receives USASBE Entrepreneurial Advocacy Award

Babson College — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Babson Entrepreneurship Professor Patricia G. Greene has received the John E. Hughes Award for Entrepreneurial Advocacy from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE).

Got Leftovers? Tips for Safely Savoring Foods a Second Time Around

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Whether you cook all your food for the week on Sunday or have extra food left at the end of a meal--for many families, leftovers are key to solving the problem of "what's for dinner." Meals like pastas, soups, chili, and other home-cooked meals can easily be reheated for lunch at the office the next day or packed in a heat-insulated thermos for kids' lunches.

Happy Snow Day (in School)!

Butler University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST

Teachers and students don't have to wait for a blizzard to get them out of their mid-winter routines. Plan a "Snow Day on a School Day" to rejuvenate the joy of learning.

David Eisele Named Director of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST

David W. Eisele, M.D., has been appointed the new director of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Andelot Professor of Laryngology and Otology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He will begin his tenure on March 1, 2012.

Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth

Thomas Jefferson University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy, a study from researchers at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center suggests.

Donations Add Teeth To St. Lawrence Anthropology Class

St. Lawrence University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

St. Lawrence University Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Mindy Pitre asked dentists to donate teeth to help students learn identification techniques.

Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Issues Patient Safety, Quality Report

NYU Langone Medical Center — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

Patients and health care professionals can learn about the commitment to world-class care and operational transparency in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery's recently published "2012 Quality and Outcomes Report."

Toss Cravings, Lose Weight

University of California, San Diego Health Sciences — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Of 190 million obese Americans, approximately 10-15 percent engage in harmful binge eating. During single sittings, these over-eaters consume large servings of high-caloric foods. Sufferers contend with weight gain and depression including heart disease and diabetes. A new clinical trial, called Regulation of Food Cues, at UC San Diego Health System, aims to treat binge eating by helping participants to identify real hunger and to practice resistance if the stomach is full.

Controlling Parents More Likely to Have Delinquent Children

University of New Hampshire — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Authoritarian parents whose child-rearing style can be summed up as "it's my way or the highway" are more likely to raise disrespectful, delinquent children who do not see them as legitimate authority figures than authoritative parents who listen to their children and gain their respect and trust, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.

Local Anesthesia May be More Beneficial in Managing Pain vs. Opioids Following Knee Replacement Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:00 EST

Researchers at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson have shown that local anesthesia delivered through a catheter in the joint, intraarticularly, may be more beneficial than traditional opioids such as morphine and Oxycontin for pain management following total knee replacement surgery.