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How trees affect sun exposure

Do not assume that standing under a tree affords complete protection from the sun, say researchers at Hopkins University. When the sun comes out, it's pleasant to sit under a tree and assume that the foliage must be protecting you from the sun. But don't take the shade for granted, say researchers ...

Marijuana-Derived Drug Promises Hope In Treating Bladder Infection

... cystitis. The therapy usually employed frequently affords partial relief, but it may be completely ineffective. "Interstitial cystitis is a difficult disease to treat, and not all treatments work well on all patients," said Michael Chancellor, M.D., professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh Scho...

It Is Possible To Detect Alzheimer's Early

... for Alzheimer’s, early detection is valuable. It affords people the opportunity to decide on long-term care and other important legal and family matters before the disease sets in. Individuals are more likely to address other risk factors for dementia (such as vascular problems) if they learn of their risk...

Use Daylight-saving Change to Practice Healthy Sleep Habits

...ing the transition for children. The time change affords an opportunity to learn about, and practice, sound sleep habits, Alattar says. “They can be for every day, not just twice a year.” Among Alattar’s suggestions: * Most importantly, don’t resort to medications just to adjust to daylight-saving time...

Tissue Engineering for Craniofacial Reconstruction

...ternal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) polymerization, which affords tremendous control of scaffold morphology. HIPEs can be readily molded into the irregular shapes often required in craniofacial reconstruction and cured in situ to a rigid foam. They have demonstrated that emulsion templating can be used to genera...

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