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Saturday, May 12, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Ranking reveals world's top countries for higher education

Posted: 11 May 2012 07:12 AM PDT

New research into national education systems gives the first ranking of countries which are the 'best' at providing higher education.

More evidence on clot risks of non-oral contraceptives

Posted: 10 May 2012 07:48 PM PDT

A new study adds to the evidence that certain non-oral hormonal contraceptives carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than others.

New nutrition bar improves metabolic biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and anti-oxidant defenses in only two weeks

Posted: 10 May 2012 08:35 AM PDT

Scientists have developed a low-calorie fruit-based high fiber vitamin and mineral nutrition bar called the "CHORI-bar" that improves biological indicators (increased HDL-c and glutathione, lowered homocysteine) linked to risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and associated decline in anti-oxidant defenses.

Distracted drivers think of themselves as good drivers, research suggests

Posted: 10 May 2012 06:58 AM PDT

Researchers are studying drivers who multitask behind the wheel, especially drivers who try to text or call while driving. The study found evidence that texting while driving increases the chance of a crash by as much as 23 times. That compares to being four times as likely to crash while talking on the phone.

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