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Released: 28-Sep-2011 12:50 PM EDT
Carolina Researchers Tapped to Develop National Data Infrastructure
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $8 million over five years to the DataNet Federation Consortium, a group that spans seven universities, to build and deploy a prototype national data management infrastructure. About half the award will support research and development at UNC.

Released: 27-Sep-2011 11:00 AM EDT
International Water Experts Gather at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

To tackle these problems, hundreds of the world’s leading water, sanitation and hygiene experts will come together Oct. 3-7 as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts its annual conference, “Water and Health: Where Science Meets Policy.” The event, taking place at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, is convened by the Water Institute at UNC and the UNC Institute for the Environment.

23-Sep-2011 9:05 AM EDT
New Study Adds Guidance on When to Start Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

For doctors and people living with HIV, deciding when to start treatment is a key decision. Some recent studies have found that starting highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) earlier is better. However, a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds that there may be a limit to how early the therapy should start.

Released: 20-Sep-2011 9:15 AM EDT
UNC Concussion Researcher Named Macarthur Fellow
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sports medicine researcher Kevin Guskiewicz, one of the country’s leading experts on concussions, has been named a 2011 MacArthur Fellow.

25-Jul-2011 10:30 AM EDT
Scientists Map Attack Tactics of Plant Pathogens
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Each year, plant diseases wipe out millions of tons of crops and waste valuable water resources. But a new discovery suggests that all pathogens attack plants via a surprisingly limited number of cellular targets. The finding could help researchers develop disease resistant crops and environmentally sustainable treatments for plant diseases.

Released: 13-Jul-2011 4:30 PM EDT
No Magic Bullet to Improve Diet, Stem Obesity Epidemic
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In a report released July 11 in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, nutrition researchers from UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health found that having access to neighborhood grocery stores or larger supermarkets alone did not make a significant change in dietary habits. Living near fast food restaurants seemed to increase the amount of fast food consumed by lower income males, but findings were mixed across other groups, said Penny Gordon-Larsen, Ph.D., the study’s senior author.

Released: 29-Jun-2011 12:00 PM EDT
U.S. Adults Not Just Eating More, but More Often
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Over the past 30 years U.S. adults have been eating larger portions and eating more often, according to a new study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers.

Released: 27-Jun-2011 1:10 PM EDT
Most Parents Unaware of Teen Workplace Risks
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Previous findings have shown that about 80 percent of teens are employed during their high school years. But the study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Injury Prevention Research Center and North Carolina State University highlights the role parents play in helping their children get those jobs, and making good decisions about workplace safety and health.

Released: 23-Jun-2011 3:25 PM EDT
UNC Experts Contribute to New Recommendations, Tools to Combat Early Childhood Obesity
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A new national report offers policy recommendations to curb the high rates of obesity among America’s youngest children. The report, issued by the Institute of Medicine, includes guidelines such as limiting television and other media use, encouraging infants and young children in preschool and child care to spend more time in physically active play, and requiring child care providers to promote healthy sleeping practices.

Released: 16-Jun-2011 6:00 PM EDT
New Study Highlights Perils of Snack-Filled Diet
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A high-fat diet can be bad for your health. However, a snack-based “cafeteria”-style diet of highly palatable, energy-dense foods is even worse, according to new research.

Released: 23-May-2011 11:10 AM EDT
Nearly One in Five Young Adults May Have High Blood Pressure
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The number of young adults in the U.S. with high blood pressure may be much higher than previously reported. A new study analyzed data on more than 14,000 people between 24 and 32 years old. Nineteen percent had elevated blood pressure. The findings illustrate how the processes that trigger serious chronic illnesses in older adults may begin early in life.

Released: 26-Apr-2011 2:00 PM EDT
More than a Game: Symposium Takes Broad Look at Consequences of Sports Head Injuries
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Top experts from around the country will be at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill later this week to teach athletic trainers and medical providers how to prevent deaths and serious injuries among high school and college athletes.

Released: 15-Apr-2011 11:30 AM EDT
New Legal Model Proposed to Counter Red Tape, Boost Participation in DNA Sample Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Healthy people who contribute DNA samples for medical research see their relationship with researchers as sharing a trade secret, rather than participation in traditional medical research, according to a new study.

   
Released: 29-Mar-2011 12:00 PM EDT
Repellent-Treated Clothing Nearly Eliminates Tick Bites for Outdoor Workers
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A pilot study shows clothes treated with long-lasting insect repellant appear to offer outdoor workers significant protection against tick bites. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, found 93 percent fewer tick attachments among a group of state water quality employees who wore Insect Shield Repellent Apparel, compared to workers in similar environments who used spray repellants or other tick bite prevention methods.

25-Mar-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Kids with Asthma Need More Help with Inhalers
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Fewer than one in 10 children with asthma use traditional inhalers correctly, according to a new study. Researchers also found that the majority of health-care providers did not demonstrate or assess children’s use of such devices during pediatric asthma visits.

Released: 1-Mar-2011 12:55 PM EST
Preventive Dental Services by Physicians Reduce Tooth Decay Treatments in Preschoolers
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A preventive dental program targeting preschoolers under age 4 administered by physicians instead of dentists effectively reduces the need for tooth decay-related treatment among young children, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.

Released: 21-Feb-2011 12:35 PM EST
Payment, Shipping Bans Stub Out Cigarette-Selling Websites
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bans on using credit cards to pay for cigarettes bought on Internet sites – combined with bans on commercial shippers delivering the products – appear to have effectively reduced the size and reach of the online cigarette sales industry, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.

14-Feb-2011 12:55 PM EST
Corals Stressed, but Location, Location, Location Matters
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A new study has identified a troubling change in long-term coral growth patterns on the world’s second largest barrier reef. The findings suggest that corals closest to the open ocean — and furthest from traditional land-based threats — are having the most trouble coping with environmental stress, from sources such as climate change and pollutants.

Released: 27-Jan-2011 11:00 AM EST
UNC Co-Leads Study to Identify Risks for Dementia, Cognitive Decline
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers are co-leading a national study to examine whether middle-aged people’s physical health influences their risk of dementia later in life.

Released: 19-Jan-2011 2:40 PM EST
Survivors’ Stories, Statistics, Highlight Importance of Cervical Cancer Elimination Goal
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Patricia Gregory of Cary was only 24 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Now a mother of an 11-year-old daughter, she considers herself blessed to have a child, as cervical cancer can make women unable to bear children.



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