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Flu Vaccine In Powder Form: The Answer To A Pandemic?
In recent years, the bird flu virus has caught the attention of the world. In 2006 in particular, there was a lot of speculation about a wide-scale flu outbreak, in other words a pandemic. The Dutch government was worried about running short of vaccine, mainly because it has a very short shelf-life. All that could change, says a PhD student. In his thesis he describes a way of storing flu vaccine in powder form. It can then be stored for at least a year — more than enough time to build up national stocks. (Read More)

Exposure To Terrorist Attacks Increases Mental Health Problems In Children
A new report reveals that children exposed to terrorist attacks show elevated symptoms of mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder and general anxiety disorder. (Read More)

Study Suggests Some Brain Injuries Reduce The Likelihood Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A new study of combat-exposed Vietnam War veterans shows that those with injuries to certain parts of the brain were less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The findings, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Naval Medical Center, suggest that drugs or pacemaker-like devices aimed at dampening activity in these brain regions might be effective treatments for PTSD. [click link for full article] (Read More)

New Book On Avoiding Holiday Family Feuds Between Women Relatives
Holidays bring families together often for dinners and activities, but sometimes, emotional dramas between women family members can stir up chaos, instead of goodwill, says a Penn State researcher.Dr. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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