Young children, who grow up in homes with limited access to nutritious foods (known as food insecurity), are more likely
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Decline in sports-related sudden cardiac death linked with rise in bystander resuscitation
Fewer sports-related sudden cardiac arrest victims die nowadays, a trend linked with increased bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), reports a study
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Better food and faster analysis of blood tests
Gas chromatography is a method of analysis that most people have experienced at one time or another without necessarily knowing
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Performance-enhancing bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes: Introducing this bacteria to sedentary individuals improves exercise capacity
New research has identified a type of bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes that contributes to improved capacity
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Big data says food is too sweet
New research from the Monell Center analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight into
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Would you eat genetically modified food if you understood the science behind it?
Jonathon McPhetres, a newly minted PhD in psychology from the University of Rochester, admits he’s “personally amazed” what we can
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Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel
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Taming the genome’s ‘jumping’ sequences
The human genome is fascinating. Once predicted to contain about a hundred thousand protein-coding genes, it now seems that the
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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others: For some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with
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Baby up at night? Inactivity may be a culprit
New Michigan State University research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to
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