Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Study Reveals Key Barriers to Exercise for Boys

A study of sixth-grade boys' attitudes led by Lorraine Robbins from MSU's College of Nursing suggests an after-school physical activity program could help…

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UC Study Links Asthma Risk to Smoking Habits

New research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests that being diagnosed with asthma is significantly associated with a greater risk for a lifetime…

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Emissions trading doesn't cause pollution 'hot spots'

A new study by Evan Ringquist, professor in the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, finds the problem hasn't materialized — that…

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Bariatric Surgery: Cost-Effective Solution for Type 2 Diabetes

Bariatric surgery is an especially cost-effective therapy for managing Type 2 diabetes in moderately and severely obese patients. These findings and others…

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New Study Reveals New Media’s Impact on Eating Habits

A new study by Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the first to analyze how new-media technology, including the Internet and smartphones, are changing…

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The way to (kill) a bug's heart is through its stomach

Gregg Howe, biochemistry and molecular biology professor, cites that this defense mechanism is just one example of a veritable evolutionary arms race between…

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Women's body image based more on others' opinions than their own weight

The most powerful influence on women's appreciation of their bodies is how they believe important others view them, the study suggests. On the flip side, the…

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Understanding Stepchildren’s Views on Stepparent Benefits

“It takes both parties – children and adults – to build positive relationships in stepfamilies,” said Larry Ganong, professor in the Department of Human…

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Global Study Reveals Negative Attitudes Toward Fat Bodies

Researchers from Arizona State University surveyed people in nine diverse locations around the world and found negative attitudes toward fat bodies in every…

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New Research Reveals Differences Even in Identical Twins

Just like snowflakes, no two people are alike, even if they're identical twins according to new genetic research from The University of Western Ontario….

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Bones conjure Yellowstone's ecological ghosts

“The skeletons of long-dead animals lying on landscapes provide critical insight into our understanding of ecosystem history, especially how populations have…

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Cancer Risk From Backscatter Airport Scanners: Study Insights

“The doses are low – extremely low,” said Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, a professor of radiology at UCSF, who made the calculations with Pratik Mehta, an…

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Decoding Brain Activity: Innovative Techniques Unveiled

By combining sophisticated mathematical techniques more commonly used by spies instead of scientists with the power and versatility of functional magnetic…

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Study illuminates the 'pain' of social rejection

The study demonstrates that the same regions of the brain that become active in response to painful sensory experiences are activated during intense…

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'Spicing' up your love life possible, study finds

Indulge in wine and chocolate, too, but know that their amorous effects are likely all in your head. Stay away from the more obscure Spanish fly and Bufo toad….

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Study Reveals Low Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence for Women

Most women face only a small risk of breast cancer coming back after they complete their treatment. Yet a new study from the University of Michigan…

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