Growing investor interest in the Australian processed food sector and divestments by large Australian food manufacturers are becoming more frequent. The recent drop in the Australian dollar and export market opportunities may be driving ...
A University of Missouri agricultural economics professor predicts lower feed costs and stable pork supplies will mean improved profits for hog producers this year. During 2013 the price of corn in the U.S. fell from close to seven ...
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: SafeSpout and SafeShower Water Filtration Products Recalled At least one death has been linked to recalled SafeSpout and SafeShower ...
A team of researchers including SF State Assistant Professor of Biology Scott Roy has sequenced the entire genome of the elephant shark, uncovering several features that may shed light on the evolution of bony vertebrates. The study is ...
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Sad news for the whole industry, says official statement from buying group. Conways Toymaster has given notice of its intent to appoint a proposed administrator. The administrator will review the company's stock and trading position to ...
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Passive components manufacturer, AVX has expanded its range of high reliability C0GThe main differences between ceramic dielectricThe insulating material between the plates of the capacitor. The material is chosen for its ability to permit ...
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The year 2013-14 was difficult for fabric manufacturing industry as it faced problems on several fronts such as continued inflationary pressures, firming of yarn prices and persistent slowdown in global textile industry. The current ...
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Total U.S. healthcare spending in 2012 increased by 3.7 percent -- 0.4 percentage points higher than in 2011 -- the lowest rate since 1960, U.S. officials say. An analysis by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and ...
Women who breast-feed may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, new research suggests. Researchers analyzed data from more than 7,300 women, aged 50 and older, in China who completed questionnaires that asked ...
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A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, Idaho State University and the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that habitat fragmentation and the addition of makeshift perches such as transmission polls in sagebrush ecosystems are ...
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Study followed weight loss participants for a 10-year period Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have published one of the first studies of its kind to follow weight loss maintenance for individuals over a 10-year period. The results ...
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While weight loss surgery offers one of the best opportunities to improve health and reduce obesity related illnesses, the nearly 100,000 Americans who undergo bariatric surgery each year represent only a small fraction of people who are ...
Taiwanese LED package manufacturer Edison Opto consolidated revenue for Dec. 2013 reached NT$ 209 million (US$ 6.95 million), a decrease of 2.09 percent compared to last month. However, the company's Dec. 2013 revenue has soared 50.1 ...
Due to their rapid improvements in a short amount of time, perovskite solar cells have become one of today's most promising up-and-coming photovoltaic technologies. Currently, the record efficiency for a perovskite solar cell is 15% and ...
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The record-shattering cold weather that's gripping much of the United States can pose extreme health risks, doctors warned Monday. "It's best to limit your outdoor activity as much as possible, since prolonged exposure can lead to ...
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