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Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin
New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.
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New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.
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Australian researchers found that pedometer-wearing seniors exercised more than twice as much as a control group given identical counseling and instructions.
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Many young people can correctly identify the age of a person based on their scent.
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For one scientist, studying cancer suddenly got very personal.
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Research shows no link between the compulsive habit and the painful joint condition.
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A recent review suggests that scientists are still only beginning to probe the brain states associated with kindness and well-being.
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From cuts and scrapes to close encounters of the shaving kind, our bodies can take quite a beating over the years.
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New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.
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Though they don't appear to work for everyone and have serious side effects, they may be one solution to a difficult medical problem.
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New research suggests that people whose office are 15 miles away from their home get insufficient exercise and are at greater risk of obesity.
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