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Sunday, April 14, 2013

ScienceDaily: Top News

ScienceDaily: Top News


Abuse of students doing anthropological fieldwork

Posted: 13 Apr 2013 06:48 AM PDT

College athletes are not the only ones who sometimes suffer at the hands of higher ups. A new report brings to light a more hidden and pernicious problem -- the psychological, physical and sexual abuse of students in the field of biological anthropology working in field studies far from home.

Vocal cord disorder often mistaken for asthma in elite athletes

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:24 PM PDT

Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma.

Older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment than teens

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 10:29 AM PDT

An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings have profound significance for older people -- a population that is aging worldwide at an unprecedented rate and that includes Baby Boomers as they become seniors.

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