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Posted on March 27, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

E-Cigarette Ads Associated with Cigarette Smoking Initiation Among Youth A scientific study finds that receptivity to e-cigarette advertising increases the likelihood of trying conventional cigarettes one year later. The research was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

What Employees Value Most What’s better than a pay raise?  Benefits and perks.  Glassdoor does a quarterly survey on such issues, and this quarter’s survey found these are the specific benefits and perks employees would prefer: Healthcare insurance (e.g., medical, … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 14, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Academic Study Finds Women Wearing Heavy Makeup Less Likely to Be Perceived as Leaders Women wearing heavy makeup are less likely to be thought of as good leaders, new research from Abertay University in Scotland has

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Posted on March 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. Cancer Treatment Guidelines ‘Often Based On Weak Evidence’ Cancer treatment guidelines produced by the US National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) are often based on low quality evidence or no evidence at all, finds a study published by The BMJ … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 27, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Malignant Melanoma Has Been Stopped in Its Tracks Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers, and an international research team has succeeded in stopping the growth of malignant melanoma by reactivating a protective mechanism that prevents

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Posted on February 27, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Buffett Says There Are 3 Ways to Go Broke: ‘Liquor, Ladies and Leverage’ Warren Buffett believes investors should avoid using borrowed money to buy stocks.  “It is crazy in my view to borrow money on securities,” he tells CNBC. “It’s … Continue reading →

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