Scientists predict effect of global warming on spring flowers by 2080September 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by scientists has predicted the effect of global warming on spring flowers by the year 2080. Data, taken from records dating back to the late nineteenth century, has been used to demonstrate the impact of global warming and to predict the effect further warming will have on plant life by 2080.
Animal study shows how easily swine flu overtakes regular flu strains, eases 'superbug' fearsSeptember 1st, 2009 Study: Swine flu easily overtakes other strainsWASHINGTON — Put swine flu in a room with other strains of influenza and it doesn't mix into a new superbug — it takes over, researchers reported Tuesday. University of Maryland researchers deliberately co-infected ferrets to examine one of the worst fears about the new swine flu.
Seasonal winds might drive current variability in the northern Indian OceanAugust 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research has determined that seasonal winds might drive current variability in the northern Indian Ocean. The research was carried out by J.
Meltdown 101: How _ and why _ some types of economic data are seasonally adjustedAugust 4th, 2009 Meltdown 101: Seasonal adjustment of economic dataWASHINGTON — A ski instructor gets hired in November and laid off in May. A lifeguard is hired in June and let go in September.
New jobless claims rise more than expected, mostly due to seasonal distortionsJuly 30th, 2009 New jobless claims rise more than expectedWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the government said, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions. Many economists say new claims, which track layoffs and firings, are trending downward in a modest sign of improvement in the labor market.
Survivors of 1918 flu seem immune to swine flu, which thrives more in lungs than regular fluJuly 13th, 2009 Study: 1918 flu survivors seem immune to swine fluWASHINGTON — The way swine flu multiplies in the respiratory system is more severe than ordinary winter flu, a new study in animals finds. Tests in monkeys, mice and ferrets show that the swine flu thrives in greater numbers all over the respiratory system, including the lungs, and causes lesions, instead of staying in the nose and throat like seasonal flu.
Exposing kids' to several allergens may help prevent asthmaJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A review of studies have suggested that reducing kids' exposure to a variety of allergens, rather than targeting a single 'trigger,' might be a better way to avoid asthma. While some kids are genetically predisposed to developing the disease, parents might still be able to prevent or delay the onset of symptoms by minimizing exposure to likely allergens.
'Rice' designed to fight allergiesJuly 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in Japan have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which will fight allergies instead of causing them. According to report in Live Science, the new transgenic rice has been designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies.
Genetically modified rice fights allergies instead of causing themJune 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in Japan have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which will fight allergies instead of causing them. According to report in Live Science, the new transgenic rice has been designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies.
Dry autumns and winters may lead to fewer tornadoes in the springJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, US, has determined that global warming may mean dry autumns and winters that may lead to fewer tornadoes in the spring. The study pins down, possibly for the first time, how drought conditions in an area's fall and winter may affect tornado activity the following spring.
Marine commandant says his force will be out of Iraq by spring 2010June 11th, 2009 Marines will come out of Iraq by spring 2010WASHINGTON — All but a few dozen of the 16,000 Marines now in Iraq will be out by next spring, the Marine Corps commandant said Thursday, putting a solid end date on a long-anticipated exit. Gen. James T. Conway said his Marine commanders are already moving equipment out of Anbar Province, where his forces have largely been concentrated.
Vitamin B9 good for treating allergies, asthmaMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Folic acid, or vitamin B9, essential for the health of red blood cells and known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects, may also suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of allergy and asthma symptoms. Johns Hopkins scientists, who conducted the first ever study examining the link between blood levels of folate, the naturally occurring form of folic acid and allergies, said results add to mounting evidence that folate can help regulate inflammation.
Folic acid 'helps treat allergies, asthma'April 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Folic acid, or vitamin B9, may suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of allergy and asthma symptoms, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Folic acid is essential for red blood cell health and long known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects.
Existing home sales fall 3 percent in March; prices plunge 12 percentApril 23rd, 2009 March existing home sales fall by 3 percentWASHINGTON — First-time homebuyers looking for bargains snapped up about half of all homes sold last month, but the spring selling season is getting off to a lackluster start with sales falling more than expected from February levels. Home sales fell 3 percent to an annual rate of 4.57 million in March month from a downwardly revised pace of 4.71 million units in February, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
Eight kinds of food account for 90 percent allergiesApril 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Just eight kinds of food account for 90 percent of allergies that affect schoolchildren, according to a study by scientists in the US. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM), St.
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