In a recent study, female fashion models reported high levels of pressure to lose weight,…
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Research connects overeating during national sporting events to medical problems
People who overeat during national holidays and national sporting events — like this weekend’s Super…
‘Brute force’ can overcome antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics can still kill drug-resistant bacteria if they ‘push’ hard enough into bacterial cells, finds…
Thirdhand smoke affects weight, blood cell development in mice
The sticky residue left behind by tobacco smoke led to changes in weight and blood…
Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy, study suggests
Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer…
Wired for sound: Enraging noises caused by brain connection overdrive
While many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some…
Study helps explain why uranium persists in groundwater at former mining sites
A recent study helps describe how uranium cycles through the environment at former uranium mining…
Peroxide ingestion, promoted by alternative medicine, can be deadly
High-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses or as a so-called ‘natural…
Scientists illuminate role of staph toxins in bacterial sepsis
Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria are a significant concern for hospitalized infants, children and anyone with implanted…
Over 80% of online ad effect is on offline sales
Online display ads can increase both online and offline retail sales, providing valuable insight for…