Health
Americans world's biggest TV addicts, watching four hours a day
The average person around the world spent nearly three hours a day in front their television last year, according to a report released Monday.
Apr 9, 2018
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Multiple screen use affects snack choices
Using multiple screen devices simultaneously while snacking may influence food choices, according to a new Michigan State University study.
Mar 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Large racial and ethnic disparity in world's most common STI Trichomonas vaginalis
In a new Johns Hopkins study, researchers have added to evidence that Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), the world's most common curable sexually transmitted infection (STI), disproportionately affects the black community.
Mar 15, 2018
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Cardiology
Too much TV could boost your odds for a blood clot
(HealthDay)— Hours spent binge-watching that hot new series might feel great, but it's doing no favors for your blood vessels, new research shows.
Feb 22, 2018
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Cardiology
Turn off the telly and get moving
Spending too much time in front of the television could increase your chance of developing potentially fatal blood clots known as venous thrombosis. Even trying to counterbalance hours of TV watching through adequate exercise ...
Feb 21, 2018
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Too much TV at age two makes for less healthy adolescents
Skipping breakfast, eating junk food and doing less well in school might all result from watching TV too young, Canadian study finds.
Feb 13, 2018
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Researcher finds TV's powerful influence on pregnancy, childbirth
Surfing through cable TV channels often results in catching a glimpse of a woman giving birth or preparing for motherhood in one of the popular pregnancy and childbirth reality shows.
Feb 13, 2018
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Kitchen hygiene in the spotlight: Do TV cooking shows influence our hygiene behavior?
TV shows dealing with all aspects of cooking are popular. They not only convey knowledge and tasty recipes, they also have a high entertainment value. A research project at the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) ...
Feb 5, 2018
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Teens likely to crave junk food after watching TV ads
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks, according to a report by Cancer Research UK.
Jan 15, 2018
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India bans condom advertisements from prime time television (Update)
India has slapped a nationwide ban on television ads for condoms during prime time hours, citing rules prohibiting "vulgar" content and concerns over children viewing salacious material.
Dec 12, 2017
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