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NAICS Code Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools: 611310
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Daniel Rubin: Older, wiser, and often happier
- 2008-05-29
Do not envy Lindsay Lohan. Do not worship Tom Brady (well, you would be excused for that). The elderly are happier than the young, a new study shows. Much happier than boomers. This is so unfathomable that I thought I'd run this research from the University of Chicago by a...
Research!America Honors Univ. of Chicago Economists for Study Showing Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS Drug Development
- 2007-10-09
To: NATIONAL EDITORSContact: Eva Maciejewski of Research!America, +1-703-739-2577, ext. 44; or Rebecca DAmico of Ein Communications, +1-202-775-0200, for Research!America WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research!America today presented its 2007 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award to two University of Chicago economists. Tomas Philipson, Ph.D., and Anupam...
For lonely hearts, 1 can be an unhealthy number
- 2007-08-27
Loneliness might speed the aging process and trigger killer health problems. That's the conclusion of studies put together in an analysis out this month. The studies suggest that lonely people churn out damaging stress hormones in response to life's challenges. Over time, the toxic stress response...
Old folk are still having sex: US study
- 2007-08-22
WASHINGTON AFP — Aging people in the United States have active sex lives, unrestrained by age-related sexual problems affecting around half of them, according to a major nationwide report published Thursday. "A majority of older Americans are sexually active and view intimacy as an important part of life, despite...
Obamatruth.org: The Audacity of Barack Obama Continues ...
- 2007-06-20
To: HEALTH EDITORSContact: Joe Novak of Obamatruth.org, +1-202-213-7747, obamatruth@yahoo.com CHICAGO, June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While 2008 Presidential candidate Barack Obama assures voters that he is fighting to make healthcare more affordable, the second of a series of investigative videos on Senator Obama, titled "The Audacity of Health Care -- Health...
According to a Health Affairs and University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center survey, 60% of Americans believe smokers should pay more for health insurance, and 29% believe that obese policyholders should see premium hikes for health care cover
- 2007-01-01
According to a Health Affairs and University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center survey, 60% of Americans believe smokers should pay more for health insurance, and 29% believe that obese policyholders should see premium hikes for health care coverage. More than half of those surveyed noted that people should be...
Link between shyness, cancer researched
- 2006-11-09
CHICAGO -- Being shy and reluctant to take chances may keep you from meeting new people or changing careers, but could it also give you cancer? That seemingly farfetched link is one focus of a University of Chicago research group that is trying to understand how temperament may...
Valek & Co. Communications Enters Fourth Year With Noteworthy Health Care, Science and Technology Experience; Revamped Web site describes company's services, accomplishments and team
- 2006-09-05
LA GRANGE, Ill. -- As Valek and Company, Inc., completes its third and most successful year, President Ray Valek looks with pride toward both the past and future. "What we've done in less than three years is amazing," he said. "But the potential for the future is even greater...
Loneliness takes its toll
- 2006-04-24
Loneliness really might break your heart. A recent study found a strong link between feelings of loneliness and high blood pressure in people over 50. The loneliness effect -- which might be linked to stress hormones, disturbed sleep or other underlying physical changes -- was just as strong...
Jumping into spring sports could land you right back on the couch.(Health & Fitness)
- 2006-04-10
Byline: Katy Stafford Medill News Service Longer, warmer days are luring weekend warriors out of hibernation and back onto the tennis courts, bike trails and sidewalks for a run. Unfortunately, hospital visits for sports and exercise-related injuries rise right along with the...
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