Studies and Analyses

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NCI study finds extreme obesity may shorten life expectancy up to 14 years

 The study, led by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, found that people with class III (or…

Logging and burning cause the loss of 54 million tons of carbon a year in Amazonia

A study conducted by scientists in Brazil and the United Kingdom has quantified the impact that selective logging, partial destruction by burning, and…

Sibling composition impacts childhood obesity risk

It is well documented that children with obese parents are at greater risk for obesity. In a new study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital,…

New research finds working memory is the key to early academic achievement

Moreover, this finding holds true regardless of socio-economic status. This suggests that children with learning difficulties might benefit from teaching…

Summer McJobs are good for kids, says Sauder study

“With summer in full swing and kids sitting on the couch, parents are wondering whether to push them to find a job,” says Sauder professor Marc-David L….

Study reveals protective role for specialized cells in intestinal and respiratory systems

Ripping a page from the Star Trek script, specialized cells of the barrier that lines the inside of the intestines and airways of humans have invoked a…

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