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 Education Information - November 21, 2008
| One out of every six U.S. high school students suffers from asthma and more than one-third of those report having an attack in the previous year, according to a federal study released on Thursday, that suggests schools do more to manage the potentially fatal lung disease. In 2003, an estimated 16.1 percent of those enrolled in grades 9 through 12 said they were suffering from the disease, according to a survey of more than 13,000 students by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | | One out of every six U.S. high school students suffers from asthma and more than one-third of those report having an attack in the previous year, according to a federal study released on Thursday, that suggests schools do more to manage the potentially fatal lung disease. In 2003, an estimated 16.1 percent of those enrolled in grades 9 through 12 said they were suffering from the disease, according to a survey of more than 13,000 students by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | | A Ugandan lawmaker is attempting to keep young girls in school and out of trouble. Parliament member, Sulayiman Madaada, is planning to offer virgins college scholarships | | Clemson University and the Greenwood Genetic Center are working together to finding causes and remedies for birth disorders. Both have signed a $15 million agreement. The initiative is called Genetics Collaborative. Analysts say the research will enhance research and doctoral education in human genetics | | Clemson University and the Greenwood Genetic Center have decided to work together towards finding causes and remedies for birth disorders. Both have signed a $15 million agreement. The initiative has been named as Genetics Collaborative | |
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