Diabetes
Unscrambling the egg: How research works out what really leads to an increased disease risk
Science is only ever as good as the research that sits behind it.
Nov 26, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Need to lose weight? Team up with friends
(HealthDay)—Researchers have found that having friends who gain weight—especially friends of the same gender—raises your chance of becoming overweight by more than 50 percent. That's far more than if your spouse gains ...
Aug 13, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sharing your #shopping on social media can damage your health and your wallet
Posting images on social media when we buy new clothes, eat out or purchase the latest gadget may seem harmless enough. But this consumption-oriented sharing may be undermining both our bank balance and our mental well-being.
Aug 1, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Paper: Surprise can be an agent of social change
A jolt of the unexpected can have far-reaching effects, according to new research from a University of Illinois expert who studies leadership and creativity.
Apr 3, 2018
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Health
Most patients satisfied with relationship with physician
(HealthDay)—Results of the Physicians Foundation 2017 Patient Survey show that most patients are satisfied with their overall relationship with their physician, according to an article published by the American Academy ...
Oct 26, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding how persuasion works can make consumers more savvy
When someone offers a free sample, it's not really free. It comes with the implied expectation that if a person accepts it, he or she will feel obligated to return the favor and eventually pay for the full product. That's ...
Aug 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Genes account for half of differences in social mobility
A new King's College London study suggests that genes account for nearly 50 per cent of the differences between whether children are socially mobile or not.
Jul 17, 2017
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Health
Choosing healthy food—surroundings can help or hinder dining choices
Most of us know what sort of food we should eat to optimise our health and help avoid lifestyle diseases like obesity and heart disease. But we don't stick to our ideal diets.
Jun 12, 2017
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Genetics
People could be genetically predisposed to social media use
It's easy to think in terms of linking genetics to behavior in simple ways. Are you calm or do you have a temper? Are you creative or analytical? Are you sociable or shy? But can heritable traits actually influence a person ...
May 2, 2017
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Genetics
Online media use shows strong genetic influence
Online media use such as social networking and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, according to a new study by researchers from King's College London.
Jan 23, 2017
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