Newswise Top Hits Report

NEWSWISE TOP HITS REPORT

Issue No. 12

Delivering Your News Wisely

November/December 2002

December 2002 Top Hit
MedNews Stories

(based on PRELIMINARY data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
450	5-Dec-02	Forgetfulness Doesn't Mean You're Losing Your Memory – Mayo Clinic
424	5-Dec-02	An Aspirin a Day to Keep Cancer Away? – Mayo Clinic
410	12-Dec-02	Supervised Exercise Program Is an Effective Remedy for Cramping Leg – Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
397	28-Dec-02	Brain Can Generate Unexplained Noise in Ears – American Neurological Association (ANA)
356	5-Dec-02	Protecting Your Skin as the Snow Flies – American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
351	3-Dec-02	Coffee Lowers Risk of Gallstone Disease in Women – American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
342	1-Dec-02	Common Human Virus May Be Associated with Colon Cancer – Temple University
327	5-Dec-02	Heel Pain that Heals, Eventually – Mayo Clinic
323	6-Dec-02	ASH 2002 Abstract Highlights Part 1 – American Society of Hematology
302	3-Dec-02	Grape-Seed Extract Helps Speed Up Wound Recovery – Ohio State University

November 2002 Top Hit
MedNews Stories

(based on FINAL data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
841	1-Nov-02	FDA Approves Effective New Tool to Help Smokers Quit – GlaxoSmithKline
791	11-Nov-02	Researchers Make Stem Cell Breakthrough – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
737	19-Nov-02	Depletion of Body Chemical Can Cause Memory, Mood Changes – Health Behavior News Service
642	15-Nov-02	Expert Panel Reaches Consensus on GERD Management Strategies – American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
619	19-Nov-02	Sleep Apnea Linked to Childhood Stuttering and Brain Damage – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
602	30-Nov-02	Atkins Controversy Misses the Real Point – Green Mountain at Fox Run
578	8-Nov-02	Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Linked to Cataracts – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
520	15-Nov-02	Why More Couples Live Together but Fewer Marry – University of Michigan
510	25-Nov-02	Large Doses of Vitamins and Minerals May Put Prostate Cancer Patients at Risk – American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
506	9-Nov-02	Cold Weather Lip Care – University of Alabama at Birmingham

December 2002 Top Hit
SciNews Stories

(based on PRELIMINARY data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
493	17-Dec-02	Sandia "Be There Now" Hardware Enhances Long-Distance Collaborations – Sandia National Laboratories
425	13-Dec-02	'Smart' Jacket Warms, Lights Up at Night, Monitors Heart – Cornell University
422	3-Dec-02	Fractals Add New Dimension to Study of Tiny Electronics – Ohio State University
404	12-Dec-02	Nanoparticles Could Aid Biohazard Detection, Computer Industry – Purdue University
363	10-Dec-02	Smart Heat Pipe Efficiently Cools Laptops, Permitting Greater Operation Speed – Sandia National Laboratories
349	5-Dec-02	Mysterious Coffee – NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
331	6-Dec-02	Dig Uncovers Earliest Writing in New World – Florida State University
318	16-Dec-02	Designing a Robot That Can Sense Human Emotion – Vanderbilt University
298	5-Dec-02	New Scientist Tips for 12-7-2002 – New Scientist
294	7-Dec-02	Sun Is OK, Says Latest Neutrino Experiment – Louisiana State University

November 2002 Top Hit
SciNews Stories

(based on FINAL data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
1857	21-Nov-02	Energy Needs May Limit Size, Ability of Quantum Computers – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
948	27-Nov-02	Hurricane Lili's Sudden Demise Probed – Louisiana State University
643	8-Nov-02	Engineering Researchers Are Designing the Ultimate Fabrics – Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
604	19-Nov-02	New Way to Dramatically Increase Data Storage Capacity – Boston College
604	28-Nov-02	Artificial Cell Gets Light-Powered Nanopump for Calcium Ions – Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
560	1-Nov-02	Don't Like Milk? Try Moom! – South Dakota State University
481	22-Nov-02	San Diego Supercomputer Center Hits Data-Transfer Speed Milestone – San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)
477	2-Nov-02	"Middleware" Advances Collaborative Research and Education – National Science Foundation (NSF)
456	7-Nov-02	Mole-Rat Methuselahs Push Evolutionary Theory of Aging – Cornell University
431	6-Nov-02	Extra Care Needed to Keep Pets Healthy in Winter – Mississippi State University

December 2002 Top Hit
LifeNews Stories

(based on PRELIMINARY data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
391	17-Dec-02	Researcher Debates Causes of Changing American Attitudes – American Sociological Association (ASA)
331	6-Dec-02	Dig Uncovers Earliest Writing in New World – Florida State University
259	18-Dec-02	Planning to Lose Weight in the New Year? "Think Sleep" – Landmark Communications, Inc.
216	19-Dec-02	Why Are Men Less Religious? – University of Washington
206	4-Dec-02	Baseball Card Economics Question Nobel Theory – University of Maryland, College Park
199	31-Dec-02	Multiple Roles No Drawback to Women's Managerial Abilities – Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
196	3-Dec-02	Chef's Personality, Not Recipes, Key to Whether Meals Are Healthy – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
187	5-Dec-02	Can Robotic Dogs Be Senior Citizens' New Best Friends? – Purdue University
171	9-Dec-02	Family Routines, Rituals May Improve Family Relationships and Health – American Psychological Association (APA)
164	6-Dec-02	Winning the War against Women – Mills College

November 2002 Top Hit
LifeNews Stories

(based on FINAL data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
2566	13-Nov-02	Why Are Some People Not Wild About Harry? – Hollins University
1029	26-Nov-02	Tolkien Scholar Mike Drout Discovered, Publishing Lost Tolkien Books – Wheaton College in Massachusetts
996	6-Nov-02	MU Experts Provide Tips for Ensuring Happy Holidays for All – University of Missouri-Columbia
992	5-Nov-02	Case for Oldest Purpose-Built Christian Church Bolstered – North Carolina State University
957	8-Nov-02	Researchers Link Teen Sex to Early Friendships, Steady Dating – Ohio State University
606	27-Nov-02	Reading the Minds of the Dead – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
584	6-Nov-02	Domino Simplifies Holiday Baking for Cooks of All Skill Levels – Kupper Parker Communications, Inc.
495	25-Nov-02	Qualities Turning High-tech Workplace into "Software Mills" – American Sociological Association (ASA)
470	7-Nov-02	Violent News Coverage Triggering Additional Violence – University of Missouri-Columbia
437	6-Nov-02	Procrastination and the Holidays – Colgate University

December 2002 Top Hit
BizNews Stories

(based on PRELIMINARY data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
302	19-Dec-02	Finance Experts Can Talk about Conseco Bankruptcy – Purdue University
199	31-Dec-02	Multiple Roles No Drawback to Women's Managerial Abilities – Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
169	3-Dec-02	Older Workers Are Staying in Their Jobs for Economic Reasons – The Conference Board
139	14-Dec-02	Marketing Isn't Just Advertising, It's a Total Business Strategy – Purdue University
121	10-Dec-02	Don't Party at Office Celebration – University of Alabama at Birmingham
108	5-Dec-02	Report Warns of Criminalizing Aviation Accidents – Southern Methodist University
105	10-Dec-02	Promotion Not Always Best Choice – University of Alabama at Birmingham
105	11-Dec-02	How to Boost Restaurant Efficiency and Profit – Cornell University
100	16-Dec-02	Retail Analyst Says Shoppers Are Spending Again – Ball State University
93	25-Dec-02	The Financial Journalist Newsletter, November-December 2002 – Association of Investment Management and Research (AIMR)

November 2002 Top Hit
BizNews Stories

(based on FINAL data gathered through 14-Jan-2003)

Hits	Date	Title / Source (click title for full story)
495	25-Nov-02	Qualities Turning High-tech Workplace into "Software Mills" – American Sociological Association (ASA)
474	6-Nov-02	Prof Says Wal-Mart Stumped by South Korean Consumers – California State University, Sacramento
251	28-Nov-02	Disaster, Terrorist Attack Could Cripple Internet, Computer Simulation Shows – Ohio State University
238	2-Nov-02	Taft-Hartley Act often Fails to Resolve Disputes – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
234	9-Nov-02	Voter Impact On Swine Production May Come To A State Near You – Purdue University
206	2-Nov-02	Public Perception of Auditor Reputation Tied to Companies' Market Value – Vanderbilt University
193	7-Nov-02	Businesses Can Do More to Attract and Retain African-American Employees – University of Michigan
181	9-Nov-02	Consumers Can Be Thankful For Food Prices This Thanksgiving – Purdue University
179	26-Nov-02	Holiday Spending to Climb 5 Percent – The Conference Board
174	22-Nov-02	Promoting May Be Better than Hiring Top-Notch Outsider – Cornell University