
More Weight Equals Longer Hospital Stays
Sociologists found a direct
relationship between obesity
and duration and frequency
of hospital stays.
Researchers found that, on
average, obese persons
stayed one and a half days
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Keeping Food For Years
Some low-moisture foods such
as dried apples can be safe
to eat even years after
their expiration date, if
properly stored, food
chemists say. They verified
this in a tasting experiment
of 28-year-old rolled oats.
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Weight Loss Weapon
UCLA researchers have found
an extract in white kidney
beans may help the body stop
carbs from breaking down
into sugars. A digestive
enzyme in the body normally
acts like scissors,
literally cutting starches
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Clean Up That Moldy Mess
Microbiologists studying
mold found that it can grow
on almost any building
material and in almost any
environment. Even before
becoming visible, mold can
be dangerous because it
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Food Chemists Slice Up Healthier Pizza
Food chemists have shown that making a pizza crust with whole wheat flour and cooking it longer releases more antioxidants. These chronic disease-fighting compounds increased by 82 percent when baked ... > more -
Environmental Toxicologists Link Household Bacteria to Asthma
Scientists have found that chemicals called endotoxins can inflame airways and trigger asthma. Endotoxins are shed by bacteria in household dust. Experts say better home hygiene, washing bed linens ... > more -
Competitive Eaters May Have Ability to Suppress Satiety Hormones
Eating champions are able to keep gorging on food way past beyond the point where most people would be nauseated by food. While they practice to expand their stomach, much of their skills may come ... > more -
Thoracic Surgeons Help Healthy Lung Tissue Expand in Emphysema Patients
By implanting a valve through the bronchia, surgeons can now prevent air from getting trapped in emphysema-stricken lungs. The valve deflates the diseased parts of the lung, making space for healthy ... > more -
Meteorologists And Epidemiologists Study Connection Between Thunderstorms And Asthma Attacks
A multidisciplinary team studying weather patterns and records of emergency room visits found a rise in patients with asthma attacks in the days after a thunderstorm. They believe that rain breaks ... > more -
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Orthodontists Diagnose Sleep Apnea More Easily with X-Rays
Diagnosing sleep apnea -- a chronic condition that causes teen-agers to stop breathing during sleep -- is difficult and often means staying at an overnight sleep lab. A new test can spot with problem ... > more -
What Kills E Coli and Salmonella Bacteria?
Food scientists at The Ohio State University wanted to see if cooler water could kill bacteria on dirty dishes like E. coli and salmonella. The study found that even when dishes were washed in ... > more -
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Nutrition Research
Staying Healthy
Diet and Weight Loss
Dieting and Weight Control
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Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat
A food psychologist has found that people overeat unconsciously, due to numerous factors. Studies show that larger plates result in larger servings. Also, watching television while eating leads to ... > more -
Food Scientists Bubble Up Idea For A New Snack
Food scientists pump carbon dioxide gas into yogurt, which results in the creation of a new snack, carbonated yogurt. The main difference injected into the yogurt is texture, as the carbonation ... > more -
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Computer Scientists Use Technology To Help Children With Autism
Computer scientists have devised two tools to help people interact with autistic children. Videotaping interactions allows teachers or parents to replay situations and evaluate the cause of ... > more
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