Health
How to eat a balanced diet over a week
Nutritionists at the University of Glasgow have served up a menu showing what a balanced diet over a week looks like.
Oct 3, 2012
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News tagged with individual choice
Medical research
Gut microbes might reflect health, diet of older adults
(HealthDay) -- The health of elderly people appears closely linked with their diet and the type of microorganisms living in their gut, suggesting that what you eat may affect how well you age, according to new research.
Jul 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our brains are powerful—but secretive—forecasters of video virality
When Stanford University neuroscientist Brian Knutson tracked his smartphone usage, he was shocked to learn that he spent twice as much time on his phone as he had anticipated.
Mar 9, 2020
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Health
What does choice mean when it comes to health care?
President Trump continues to threaten millions of Americans who now have health insurance with loss of coverage by undermining the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as "Obamacare." His goal has been to repeal the ACA, or ...
Aug 4, 2017
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Neuroscience
Watching neurons learn
What happens at the level of individual neurons while we learn? This question intrigued the neuroscientist Daniel Huber, who recently arrived at the Department of Basic Neuroscience at the University of Geneva. During his ...
Apr 26, 2012
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Health
Color-coded labels improve healthy food choices in employees from all backgrounds
A program designed to encourage more healthful food choices through simple color-coded labels and the positioning of items in display cases was equally successful across all categories of employees at a large hospital cafeteria. ...
Aug 7, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Most U.S. women under 50 use contraception: Report
(HealthDay)—Most American women between 15 and 49 years of age use birth control, according to a new U.S. government report.
Oct 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young children would rather explore than get rewards, study finds
Young children will pass up rewards they know they can collect to explore other options, a new study suggests.
Aug 12, 2020
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Health
Will your kid play school sports this fall? Here's some guidance on doing it safely
(HealthDay)—If you're thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading pediatricians' group says there are a few things you should consider.
Aug 6, 2020
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Medical research
Heightened sensitivity to cheap, high-calorie food is linked with obesity
Obesity is increasing worldwide in adults and children and is currently viewed by many as one of the most serious threats to public health. It is likely that solutions to the obesity pandemic will require changes in public ...
Apr 5, 2012
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