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In...Report: Wisconsin still lags in college degrees held by workforce, leads elsewhere
NorthStar Economics and the Wisconsin Technology Council have released a report detailing the strengths of Wisconsin in the new economy and the difficulties that still need to be addressed to ensure the quality of the state's future workforce. Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still pointed out that other states such as New Hampshire and Massachusetts have lost 10 to 15 percent...Partnership Between Diabetes India And Elsevier Announced
A new publishing partnership has been announced between Elsevier and Diabetes India. The partnership would be marked by the launch of a new journal, named Diabetes Research & Metabolic Syndrome in June 2006. // The journal would focus on the importance of the relationship between diabetes and metabolic syndrome with special reference to the causes of vascular damage and a glucose centered...Smokers Warned to Give up else Face Denial of Operations
Smokers will be denied life-changing operations unless they agree to kick the habit, it was revealed today. Many cash-strapped hospitals say that they will not treat patients for hip and knee replacements// until they are going to give up on smoking. Those who do not stop the habit could also be denied treatment. Smokers are at a big risk of complications and this move might help save...Workplace Drinking Culture Influences Alcohol Intake Elsewhere
A restrictive drinking culture at work curbs an individuals overall alcohol intake, including outside of work, suggests research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The researchers base their findings on a detailed analysis of workplace attitudes towards drinking and drinking behaviors in over 5,000 employees in 16 different organizations, represent...