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• The good news in bad news
• Extrovert, introvert children not equally influenced by plate size
• A touch of garlic helps kill contaminants in baby formula
• School climate key to preventing bullying
• Materialism makes bad events even worse
• Obesity associated with higher risk of hearing loss in women
• Graphic warnings labels on cigarette packs could lead to 8.6 million fewer smokers in US
• Breastfeeding provides babies with iodine
• Clevelanders: Lighting Up in a New Way
• Experiencing awe increases belief in supernatural
• Got the sniffles? Migraines spike with allergies, hay fever
• Dying from food allergy less likely than being murdered
• Eating sushi can increase risk of cardiovascular disease
• Companies that screen social media accounts alienate job candidates
• Scientists find brain region that helps you make up your mind
• Research finds combo of plant nutrients kills breast cancer cells
• Diabetics who use mail order pharmacy less likely to visit ERs
• Exposure to television can stall preschoolers' cognitive development
• Bird is the word -- plus some side dish science!
• Lifestyle factors linked to healthy pregnancy
• Research lab provides tick testing service

The good news in bad news Posted: 25 Nov 2013 01:47 PM PST Psychology shows that it doesn't take much to put you in a bad mood. And being in a bad mood slows your reaction time and affects your basic cognitive abilities like speech, writing, and counting. But new research now reveals that repeated exposure to a negative event neutralizes its effect on your mood and your thinking. The study has broad implications for understanding our emotions.

Extrovert, introvert children not equally influenced by plate size Posted: 25 Nov 2013 01:47 PM PST New research indicates that extroverted and introverted children respond differently to environmental cues, such as plate size, when it comes to portion control.

A touch of garlic helps kill contaminants in baby formula Posted: 25 Nov 2013 01:47 PM PST Garlic may be bad for your breath, but it's good for your baby, according to a new study. This study is the first to identify two compounds derived from garlic -- diallyl sulfide and ajoene -- that significantly reduce the contamination risk of Cronobacter sakazakii in the production of dry infant formula powder.

School climate key to preventing bullying Posted: 25 Nov 2013 01:47 PM PST To effectively prevent bullying, schools need to understand positive school climate, use reliable measures to evaluate school climate and use effective prevention and intervention programs to improve the climate, a recent paper explains.

Materialism makes bad events even worse Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:55 AM PST Materialism makes negative outcomes even worse, according to research.

Obesity associated with higher risk of hearing loss in women Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:19 AM PST New research shows that a higher body mass index and larger waist circumference are each associated with higher risk of hearing loss, while a higher level of physical activity is associated with lower risk of hearing loss in women.

Graphic warnings labels on cigarette packs could lead to 8.6 million fewer smokers in US Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:19 AM PST A paper published shows that graphic warning labels on cigarette packs led to a decrease in smoking rates in Canada of 12 percent to 20 percent from 2000 to 2009. Researchers estimate that the introduction of graphic warnings in the United States could lead to a decrease of between 5.3 and 8.6 million smokers.

Breastfeeding provides babies with iodine Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:17 AM PST WHO recommends that breastfeeding mothers without access to iodised salt should take an iodine supplement capsule to provide a year's worth of iodine for them and their infant. Researchers tested the effectiveness of this method for the first time.

Clevelanders: Lighting Up in a New Way Posted: 25 Nov 2013 09:13 AM PST A new data brief shows that more than one-in-five African-American young adults in Cleveland, ages 18 to 29, routinely uses little cigars.

Experiencing awe increases belief in supernatural Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:16 AM PST Awe-inspiring moments -- like the sight of the Grand Canyon or the aurora borealis -- might increase our tendency to believe in God and the supernatural, according to new research.

Got the sniffles? Migraines spike with allergies, hay fever Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:16 AM PST People with migraines who also battle allergies and hay fever (rhinitis) endure a more severe form of headaches than their peers who struggle with migraines, but aren't affected by the seasonal or year-round sniffles, according to researchers.

Dying from food allergy less likely than being murdered Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:15 AM PST A person with a food allergy is more likely to be murdered than to die from a severe reaction, according to a new study.

Eating sushi can increase risk of cardiovascular disease Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:13 AM PST A new study showed that tuna sashimi contains the highest levels of methylmercury in fish-sushi, based on samples taken from across the USA.

Companies that screen social media accounts alienate job candidates Posted: 25 Nov 2013 06:11 AM PST Research shows companies that screen the social media accounts of job applicants alienate potential employees – making it harder for them to attract top job candidates. In some cases, social media screening even increases the likelihood that job candidates may take legal action against the offending company.

Scientists find brain region that helps you make up your mind Posted: 24 Nov 2013 05:05 PM PST One of the smallest parts of the brain is getting a second look after new research suggests it plays a crucial role in decision making. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience says the lateral habenula, a region of the brain linked to depression and avoidance behaviors, has been largely misunderstood and may be integral in cost-benefit decisions.

Research finds combo of plant nutrients kills breast cancer cells Posted: 22 Nov 2013 07:39 AM PST A study has found that a super cocktail of six natural compounds in vegetables, fruits, spices and plant roots killed 100 percent of sample breast cancer cells without toxic side effects on normal cells.

Diabetics who use mail order pharmacy less likely to visit ERs Posted: 22 Nov 2013 07:38 AM PST Patients with diabetes who received prescribed heart medications by mail were less likely to visit the emergency room than those patients who picked up prescriptions in person, according to a new study.

Exposure to television can stall preschoolers' cognitive development Posted: 22 Nov 2013 05:45 AM PST Television is a powerful agent of development for children, particularly those in preschool. But when does TV become detrimental to a young child's mind? A recent paper found that preschoolers who have a TV in their bedroom and are exposed to more background TV have a weaker understanding of other people's beliefs and desires.

Bird is the word -- plus some side dish science! Posted: 22 Nov 2013 05:42 AM PST While the word "thanks" is included in our country's favorite holiday's name, we all know the real star of the day is the food. A well-known food scientist deconstructs the turkey-day menu by giving us the low-down on why all the flavors and textures go together so well and if tryptophan is the real culprit behind our post-meal food coma.

Lifestyle factors linked to healthy pregnancy Posted: 21 Nov 2013 07:52 PM PST Researchers identify certain lifestyle factors that make it more likely for a woman to have a normal pregnancy.

Research lab provides tick testing service Posted: 21 Nov 2013 11:21 AM PST A medical zoologist collects ticks, dead or alive, from people and pets across the country, to help map the distribution of different kinds of the blood-sucking arachnids, and to categorize the many disease-causing pathogens they carry.

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