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AIDS research reveals a lack of family-planning programs in Uganda

University of Alberta graduate student Jennifer Heys wants to make her message clear: there needs to be more education in Ugandan communities about contraception.

Are female mountain goats sexually conflicted over size of mate?

Mountain goats are no exception to the general rule among mammals that larger males sire more and healthier offspring. But University of Alberta researcher David Coltman has found a genetic quirk that might make female mountain goats think twice about their romantic partners.

Canadians finding it tough to shake the salt habit

Canadians know that too much salt isn't good for their diets, but half still continue to shake it on, according to a new study by University of Alberta researchers.

Surgeon 'gluing' the breastbone together after open-heart surgery

An innovative method is being used to repair the breastbone after it is intentionally broken to provide access to the heart during open-heart surgery.

Alberta's hidden valleys offer both resources and danger

Alberta is crisscrossed with hidden glacial valleys that hold both resource treasures and potential danger.

Carbon atmosphere discovered on neutron star

Evidence for a thin veil of carbon has been found on the neutron star in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant.

Exercise is good medicine for lymphoma patients

A healthy dose of exercise is good medicine, even for lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy, University of Alberta researchers have found.

Angina in the legs? Time to alert patients and physicians

Edmonton -- Edmonton researchers recommend that people over age 40 be screened for peripheral artery disease (PAD), which puts people at high risk for serious medical complications including heart

Melanoma treatment options 1 step closer

A targeted chemotherapy for the treatment of skin cancer is one step closer, after a team of University of Alberta researchers successfully synthesized a natural substance that shows exceptional potential to specifically treat this often fatal disease.

Discovery of genetic defect may lead to better treatments for common gut diseases

INDIANAPOLIS -- New findings related to an uncommon genetic disorder may impact the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the most common chronic gastrointestinal illness in children and teens. Two million Americans have IBD which involves inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

U of A researcher has rare evidence of dinosaur cannibalism

University of Alberta researcher Phil Bell has found 70 million year old evidence of dinosaur cannibalism. The jawbone of what appears to be a Gorgosaurus was found in 1996 in southern Alberta. A technician at the Royal Tyrell Museum found something unusual embedded in the jaw. It was the tip of a tooth from another meat-eating dinosaur.

Air pollution may trigger appendicitis

A new study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj082068.pdf in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) www.cmaj.ca suggests that air pollution may trigger appendicitis in adults.

Places to play, but 'stranger danger' fears keep inner-city kids home: Study

Fear of dangerous strangers in inner-city neighbourhoods is keeping kids and teens from using playgrounds and parks to be physically active.

Sold-out products influence consumer choice

An empty store shelf tempts shoppers to buy the next best thing, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.

Ein, Zwei, Molson Dry? Researcher says hand gesturing to count in foreign countries can be tricky

If you are planning to do some Oktoberfesting in Germany, you may want to pay attention to how you order your beverages. The server is not giving you a three-for-the-price-of-two beer special; you're holding up the wrong fingers when you order.



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