The largest survey of the British class system ever carried out has revealed a new structure of seven social divisions, ranging from an “advantaged and privileged” elite to a large “precariat” of poor and deprived [...]
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The better off sleep better
Analysis of the early data from Understanding Society based on 14,000 UK households found that overall the best sleep was reported by people with higher levels of education and by married people. The type of work a person does also impacts on sleep…
ATS issues report recommending research priorities in treatment of sleep apnea
The American Thoracic Society has released a new official report recommending research priorities in incorporating ambulatory management of adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) into healthcare systems. The report identifies barriers preventing …
UK youth are happy after all?
As part of the study, which will follow 40,000 UK households over a number of years more than 2,000 young people aged between 10 to 15 years have been asked how satisfied they are with their lives. The findings indicate there is little difference b…
Latest American Chemical Society podcast: Sewage plant waste water as a huge new energy source
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2011 — The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on the discovery that household sewage has far more potential as an alternative…
Maternal fructose intake impacts female and male fetuses differently
Chevy Chase, MD — A recent study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society, reports for the first time that maternal fructose intake during pregnancy results in sex-specific changes in fetal and neonatal en…
Latest American Chemical Society podcast: Don’t blame ‘the pill’ for estrogen in drinking water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2011 — The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on a widespread public misconception about the estrogen hormones detected in mi…
Higher volume reduces false positives in screening mammography
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Radiologists who interpret a high volume of mammograms may not detect more cancers but are better at determining which suspicious lesions are not malignant, according to a new study published online and in the April print edition…
Weight loss improves knee pain from common arthritic condition, study says
SAN DIEGO, CA — Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for …
Study shows young patients may benefit from microfracture knee procedures
SAN DIEGO, CA – Surgical treatment using microfracture for pediatric knee injury repair may improve activity outcomes, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Diego (February 19)…
APS concurs with science emphasis in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Physical Society (APS) agrees with President Obama’s emphasis on science in his proposed Fiscal Year 2012 budget. His priorities keep the nation on a path of scientific advancement, technological innovation and e…
The UK is a nation of happy couples
Researchers at the Institute for Social and Economic Research asked both individuals in the couple to rate their happiness on a seven point scale; from the lowest score of ‘extremely unhappy’ to the middle point of ‘happy’, the highest point being ‘…
Study finds that electronic fetal heart rate monitoring greatly reduces infant mortality
SAN FRANCISCO (February 12, 2011) — In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that prove that the use of feta…
Use of alcohol-free antibacterial mouth-rinse is associated with decrease in preterm birth
SAN FRANCISCO (February 11, 2011) — In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that use of non alcoh…
Kenya’s fisheries management promotes species that grow larger and live longer
Marine conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society working in Kenya have found that better fisheries management that includes restricting fishing gear is producing more predatory and longer-lived species and is improving fishing even…
Study finds that folate does not offer protection against preterm delivery
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2011) — In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that folate intake be…
Study finds magnesium sulfate may offer protection from cerebral palsy
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2011) — In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that showed that in rats, the u…
When first-time mothers are induced, breaking the amniotic membrane shortens delivery time
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2011) — In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that by performing an…
Drug-eluting stents are preferred therapy for revascularization of chronic total occlusions
A systematic review of medical evidence has determined drug-eluting stents (DES) outperform bare metal stents (BMS) for revascularization of chronic total occlusions. Researchers found coated stents reduce restenosis and target revascularization, of…
New explanation for heart-healthy benefits of chocolate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2011 — In time for the chocolate-giving and chocolate-noshing fest on Valentine’s Day, scientists are reporting discovery of how this treat boosts the body’s production of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) — the “g…
Air pollutants from fireplaces and wood-burning stoves raise health concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2011 — With millions of people warding off winter’s chill with blazing fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, scientists are raising red flags about the potential health effects of the smoke released from burning wood. Their stud…
Early childhood education program yields high economic returns, U of Minnesota researchers find
For every $1 invested in a Chicago early childhood education program, nearly $11 is projected to return to society over the children’s lifetimes — equivalent to an 18 percent annual return on program investment, according to a study led by Universi…
GSA supports new US call for improved nutrition and physical activity
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — commends the federal government’s recent release of the “2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans” and particularly …
New age researchers highlight how man is changing the world
Human influence on the landscape, global warming, sea level rise, ocean acidification and biodiversity are highlighted in a new set of studies led by University of Leicester researchers.
How this influence will be reflected in the distinctive ge…
Race gap narrows for some cancers in African-Americans; continues to increase for others
ATLANTA — February 1, 2011 — While the overall death rate for cancer continues to drop among African Americans, the group continues to have higher death rates and shorter survival of any racial and ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The f…
Could oysters be used to clean up Chesapeake Bay?
Madison, WI JANUARY 20, 2011 — Chronic water quality problems caused by agricultural and urban runoff, municipal wastewater, and atmospheric deposition from the burning of fossil fuels leads to oxygen depletion, loss of biodiversity, and harmful al…
Latest American Chemical Society podcast: Biodegradable foam from milk protein and clay
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 — The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on development of a new ultra-light biodegradable foam plastic material made fr…