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September 26th, 2013 | News
They may not be binging on broccoli, but some University of New Hampshire (UNH) students are at least pausing before they fill up on fried food, thanks to dishware designed to remind them about health...
September 30th, 2014 | News
Request for proposals due Oct. 15 for university-led research The AIA Foundation, along with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (A...
July 28th, 2014 | Research
By Robert Preidt Nearly one-fifth of severely obese teens have poor kidney function, a small new study suggests. The study included 242 severely obese teens taking part in research on weight-loss su...
May 2nd, 2014 | Research
By Robert Preidt Gains in life expectancy don't extend to adults who were overweight or obese as teens, according to a new study. The average lifespan in the United States has increased by more than...
March 10th, 2014 | Research
Governments could slow or even reverse the growing obesity epidemic if they introduced more regulation into the global market for fast foods such as burgers, chips, and fizzy drinks, researchers said ...
November 8th, 2013 | Research
Although younger children in California are drinking less soda and other sugary beverages, teens in the state are actually drinking more, according to a report released Oct. 17. The research from the...
October 10th, 2013 | News
By Eleanor Yang Su Almost everything about a school cafeteria meal has a regulation. The federal government caps the amount of fat and salt in breakfasts and lunches. It sets minimum standards for se...
August 23rd, 2012 | Research
Aug. 22, 2012, Reuters For children who turn up their noses at fruits and vegetables, slapping a cartoon face on a healthy snack may make those choices more appealing, according to a U.S. study. (mor...
July 9th, 2013 | Research
By Allison Aubrey Fresh research adds weight to the notion that certain foods (think empty carbs like bagels and sweet treats) can lead to more intense hunger and overeating. Fast-digesting carbohyd...
March 5th, 2013 | Research
One key to better grades in the classroom may lie in the gym or on the playground, a new study finds. The research, to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, found that eleme...
