https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. QVC's parent company is taking control of the Home Shopping Network for about $2.6 billion in stock to create what they say will be the third-largest e-commerce company in the United States. https://phys.org/news/2017-07-qvc-parent-hsn-shifts-online.html Business Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:08:55 EDT news418558129 If you're trying to lose weight, Weight Watchers might seem like the ideal place to share advice and get support. While this may be true when you first join, a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows you'll bond less with the other members of a support group as you get closer to reaching your goals. https://phys.org/news/2015-01-weight-watchers-pounds-friends.html Social Sciences Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:17:11 EST news341065022 Weight Watchers is the world's largest support group, with more than 1.5 million members worldwide. What makes overweight consumers turn to this organization for help? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says dieters are attracted to its combination of spirituality and therapy. https://phys.org/news/2009-08-weight-watchers-blend-spirituality-therapy.html Social Sciences Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:01 EDT news170351843