Science News for August 11, 2007

Risk of common vaginal infection linked to preterm birth appears higher for blacks

A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh found that bacterial vaginosis (BV) risk escalates when even one partner is African-American, increasing preterm birth risks. BV affects up to 50% of women in some populations and can lead to herpes and other STIs.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences·DateAug 11, 2007

Year-round schools don't boost learning, study finds

A study by Ohio State University sociologist Paul von Hippel found that students in year-round schools showed similar improvement in math and reading test scores compared to traditional nine-month schools. While disadvantaged children may gain slightly more in reading, the overall impact on academics is minimal.

SourceOhio State University·DateAug 11, 2007