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Popular psychology theories on self-esteem not backed up by serious research

Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 01, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 2

Are Multivitamins Worth the Money?

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nowadays, there seems to be a pill for everything, and multivitamins are getting a reputation of being a quick fix for nutrition and overall healthy living. But University of Cincinnati Physicians ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (14) | comments 0

Study Finds Negative Self-Image Stops Men and Women From Exercising Long-Term

(PhysOrg.com) -- Individuals trying to become consistent exercisers might be deterred by a negative self-image, according to a Kansas State University study.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 06, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Research uncovers a secret society connecting through the Internet

It can be a helpless and heartbreaking situation for families as they try to confront a family member with an eating disorder. What they may not know is that there's a society on the Internet that is dedicated to thwarting ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 10

Researchers Link Tooth Chipping in Fossils With Diets of Early Humans

(PhysOrg.com) -- George Washington University researchers have discovered a new method of linking tooth chips in fossils of early humans with their eating habits. Based on chip and tooth size, the research of anthropologists ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 02, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Thought for food: New research shows imagining food consumption reduces actual consumption

If you're looking to lose weight, it's okay to think about eating your favorite candy bar. In fact, go ahead and imagine devouring every last bite — all in the name of your diet.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mutant gene lessens devastation of flesh-eating bacteria

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Houston recently discovered a simple gene mutation that decreases the chance people will get a flesh-eating disease called necrotizing fasciitis. ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Study: Ads with plus-size models unlikely to work

(PhysOrg.com) -- Advertisements and catalogs featuring plus-size models are unlikely to work on their intended customers, according to a new study by an ASU researcher and her colleagues.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 16, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Mongoose traditions shed light on evolution of human culture

A groundbreaking study of banded mongooses in Uganda has shown even small-brained animals pass on traditions, giving a valuable insight into how complex human culture could have evolved.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 15, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sanyo launches first rice bread cooker

Japan's consumer electronics maker Sanyo has launched the world's first cooker that can turn rice grains into bread -- an innovation that it hopes will be a hit across Asia.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Processed, high-fat foods linked with depression

(PhysOrg.com) -- People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL (University College London) research published today.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Naturally skinny people have their own challenges

Nancy Brueheim wishes she could break 100 pounds. Without working at it, Brueheim, who is 71 and stands 5-foot-2, fluctuates between 95 and 98 pounds.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Fasting for Lent forces hyenas to change diet

Many Christians give up certain foods for Lent, however ecologists have discovered these changes in human diet have a dramatic impact on the diet of wild animals. In Ethiopia, members of the Orthodox Tewahedo Church stop ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

US replaces food pyramid with 'healthy plate'

The US government on Thursday ditched its two-decade old "pyramid" model for healthy eating and introduced a new plate symbol half-filled with fruits and vegetables to urge better eating habits.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 6

Serve veggies first, and kids will eat them

Health officials and parents everywhere continue to puzzle over how to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. But I discovered the answer a few weeks ago.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 06, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0