What effect does verbal size descriptors have on portion size selections when people order their meals online? Quite a lot—and some cues can prompt people to order a larger size—according to new research from Flinders ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets—particularly those that are high in fat and sugar—may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment.
Jan 31, 2023
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Sperm count among men worldwide is falling at an accelerated rate after halving over the last 40 years, a large new study said Tuesday, calling for action to stop the decline.
Nov 25, 2022
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"How do you feel about black licorice?" sounds like a question for starting a simple chat at a Halloween party—or a silly internet fight. It's a love-it-or-hate-it candy that inspires intense opinions.
Oct 28, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated shortfalls in children's physical activity around the world, including in Scotland, according to a new study involving the University of Stirling.
Oct 25, 2022
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Altering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.
Oct 18, 2022
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People with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without a psychotic disorder to eventually develop dementia, according to a review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
Oct 6, 2022
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Most of us don't think about cancer when we're in our 20s and 30s. But recent research has shown that people born after 1990 are more likely to develop cancer before the age of 50 than any other generation before.
Oct 5, 2022
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Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don't realize just how much our eyes can tell someone about our health. In fact, your eyes may actually ...
Jul 20, 2022
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New research has found that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a poor diet on mortality risk.
Jul 11, 2022
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