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Thursday, December 29, 2011

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Turn down the iPod to save your hearing

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 10:48 AM PST

A new study clearly demonstrates that harmful music-listening habits among teens could result in hearing problems much earlier than expected from natural aging. She recommends that both schools and parents provide early education on hearing health to stem the risk.

Disease-causing strains of Fusarium prevalent in sink drains

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 11:04 AM PST

A study examining the prevalence of the fungus Fusarium in bathroom sink drains suggests that plumbing systems may be a common source of human infections.

Supersized market economy, supersized belly: Wealthier nations have more fast food and more obesity

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 11:04 AM PST

New research suggests obesity can be seen as one of the unintended side effects of free market policies. A study of 26 wealthy nations shows that countries with a higher density of fast food restaurants per capita had much higher obesity rates compared to countries with a lower density of fast food restaurants per capita.

Early dietary experience shapes salt preference of infants and preschoolers

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:40 PM PST

Researchers report that 6-month-old infants who have been introduced to starchy table foods, which often contain added salt, have a heightened preference for salty taste. They also were more likely to consume plain salt at preschool age. The findings highlight the potentially significant role of early dietary experience in shaping salty taste preferences of infants and young children.

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