Studies and Analyses

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New study helps explain links between sleep loss and diabetes

The study, the first to examine the impact of sleep loss on 24-hour fatty acid levels in the blood, adds to emerging evidence that insufficient sleep–a highly…

Chicken Pox Virus May Be Linked to Serious Condition in the Elderly

The varicella zoster virus, of the herpes virus family, can cause chicken pox and may reactivate later in life in the form of shingles, a very painful rash.

New study reveals how to improve chemotherapy use in prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer for men in the United States. Only one class of chemotherapy called taxanes is effective against the…

Global rainfall satellites require massive overhaul

A new Cornell University study warns that the existing system of space-based rainfall observation satellites requires a serious overhaul. Particularly in many…

Patterns in sky brightness depend very strongly on location

Light allows us to extend the day, increasing productivity. But the introduction of light into the nighttime environment is one of the most striking changes…

Stem Cell Transplants May Work Better than Existing Drug for Severe Multiple Sclerosis

The study involved 21 people whose disability due to MS had increased during the previous year even though they were taking conventional medications (also…

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