Now Playing newDating, Drinking and Violence in Young Adult LivesLittle research has examined couple-level substance abuse within young adult romantic relationships. Jacquelyn Wiersma of the University of Arkansas is available to discuss her research into mate selection and risky behaviors. – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville|5/24/2012 12:05 AM EDT
IUDS, Implants Most Effective Birth ControlA study to evaluate birth control methods has found dramatic differences in their effectiveness. Women who used birth control pills, the patch or vaginal ring were 20 times more likely to have an unintended pregnancy than those who used longer-acting forms such as an intrauterine device (IUD) or implant. – Washington University in St. Louis|5/23/2012 5:00 PM EDT
The Goldilocks Effect: Babies Choose ‘Just Right’ ExperiencesInfants ignore information that is too simple or too complex, focusing instead on situations that are “just right,” according to a new study. Dubbed the “Goldilocks effect” by the University of Rochester team that discovered it, the attention pattern sheds light on how babies learn to make sense of a world full of complex sights, sounds, and movements. – University of Rochester|5/23/2012 5:00 PM EDT
Docs Slower to Drop ‘Black Box’ Drugs When Access to Drug Reps Is RestrictedAfter years of reducing their contact with pharmaceutical sales representatives, physicians now risk an unintended consequence: Doctors who rarely meet with pharmaceutical sales representatives — or who do not meet with them — are much slower to drop medicines with the Food and Drug Administration’s “black box” warnings and to adopt first-in-class therapies. – Temple University|5/23/2012 4:00 PM EDT
Allergists Available to Comment about Summer Allergy TrifectaAs the summer season approaches, allergens lurk in many places. – American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)|5/23/2012 3:30 PM EDT
Bark Beetle May Impact Air Quality, ClimateStudy brings better understanding to atmospheric maladies such as particulate matter, which can cause health problems in the very young and old, as well as other problems. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale|5/23/2012 3:00 PM EDT
Researchers Find Genetic Evidence That Turtles Are More Closely Related To Birds Than Lizards And SnakesHaving recently looked at more than a thousand of the least-changed regions in the genomes of turtles and their closest relatives, a team of Boston University researchers has confirmed that turtles are most closely related to crocodilians and birds rather than to lizards, snakes, and tuataras. – Boston University College of Arts & Sciences|5/23/2012 2:55 PM EDT
SU Expert Available to Discuss Social Studies EducationDr. Joel Jenne is available to discuss the importance of social studies in school systems. In the wake of No Child Left Behind, many states have de-emphasized social studies. A new law in Maryland re-emphasizes the subject's importance, mandating an assessment test in government for high school graduation. – Salisbury University|5/23/2012 2:40 PM EDT
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