Education Information - November 21, 2008

Study Shows Asthma Affecting More High School Students

August 11, 2005 - Topics study, asthma, smoking, education and survey
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

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Asthma On The Rise In High School Students

August 11, 2005 - Topics asthma, smoking, education, survey and study
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

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Virginity Could Buy Higher Education and Better Health

July 21, 2005 - Topics education, aids and female
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

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Joint Venture Announced to Study Birth Defects

July 20, 2005 - Topics study, research, disease, disorder and education
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

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Clemson and the Greenwood Genetic Center to Explore Birth Disorders

July 20, 2005 - Topics disorder, genetic, diet, diabetes and obesity
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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