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Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin Rick Wilking/Reuters

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.

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber Shutterstock

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber

New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries Shutterstock

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries

In traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, subordinates don't judge female leaders as harshly as their male counterparts when they slip-up.

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps Shutterstock

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps

New research uncovers the lasting changes in the brains of arachnophobes who underwent a two-hour exposure therapy session.

Study of the Weekend: Keep Your Commute to Less Than 15 Miles (or Else) Shutterstock

Study of the Weekend: Keep Your Commute to Less Than 15 Miles (or Else)

New research suggests that people whose office are 15 miles away from their home get insufficient exercise and are at greater risk of obesity.

Study: Kids Will Eat More Veggies If They Drink Water Instead of Soda Shutterstock

Study: Kids Will Eat More Veggies If They Drink Water Instead of Soda

New research on food-beverage pairings highlights yet another reason parents should encourage their kids to choose water over soda.

Study: The Objectification of Women Is a Real, Measurable Phenomenon Shutterstock

Study: The Objectification of Women Is a Real, Measurable Phenomenon

Both male and female subjects in a recent experiment perceived near-naked men in sexualized ads as human beings, but could only see attractive women as objects.

Study of the Day: Bilingualism May Boost Attention, Working Memory Shutterstock

Study of the Day: Bilingualism May Boost Attention, Working Memory

Northwestern University trial provides new biological evidence that dual language speakers have enhanced auditory nervous systems.

Study of the Day: Regular Exercise May Improve Your Tolerance to Pain Shutterstock

Study of the Day: Regular Exercise May Improve Your Tolerance to Pain

A new meta-analysis shows that, even though athletes' pain threshold is similar to that of other active adults, their ability to withstand the agony is superior.

Study: In Teen Books, Foul-Mouthed Characters Are Rich, Cool, and Hot Paramount

Study: In Teen Books, Foul-Mouthed Characters Are Rich, Cool, and Hot

New research shows that, just like in the movies, characters who swear in adolescent literature are presented with more positive attributes.

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