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How Does Increased Television Watching 'Weigh Into' Childhood Obesity?
Obesity is one of the major health concerns today. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children should not watch more than two hours of television a day. However, the average child in the U.S. regularly watches between 2-3 hours of television a day. Not only are children inactive while they are watching television, they often snack on unhealthy food choices. Two articles in the October issue of The Journal of Pediatrics describe the relationship between television watching and childhood obesity. Large Hadron Collider Magnets: The Great Descent
The Large Hadron Collider will consist predominantly of superconducting dipole magnets, which are the most complex components of the machine. Their superconducting coil allows them to convey extremely high currents without any loss of energy. They are therefore able to produce very high magnetic fields in order to bend the trajectory of the protons that are accelerated at a speed close to the speed of light. Bayou Blues: Working To Save The U.S. From The Worst Potential Oil, Ga
An impending crisis that could have a detrimental impact on the oil and gas infrastructure and fishing industry in the United States is leading scientists to investigate how to stop rapid deterioration and to start restoring marsh land in Louisiana's southern coastal wetlands - which are losing a piece of land the size of a football field every 35 minutes. Scientists and the Franklin Institute: Making Their Cases
"The Franklin Institute's Case Files are a unique repository in the history of science and exist as the documentary record of The Franklin Awards program which, since 1824, has recognized outstanding scientific achievement, across all scientific disciplines."Features commentary and primary documents for scientists in the areas of computing, transportation, cosmic inquiry, energy, and communications. Also includes audio clips and suggested reading. Where Are The Supermassive Black Holes Hiding?
European and American scientists, on a quest to find supermassive black holes hiding in nearby galaxies, have found surprisingly few. Either the black holes are better hidden than scientists realized or they are lurking only in the more distant universe. Washington Huskies: The Official Athletic Site of the University of Wa
Background and news about University of Washington men's and women's sports teams, such as baseball, basketball, crew, football, and track. Find schedules, results, audio and video clips, player profiles and interviews, and more. Includes material for recruiters and a section on Husky traditions, such as spirit songs and tailgating. From CSTV (College Sports Television) Networks, Inc. and the University of Washington. The 10,000-Step Guide to Fitness
This feature describes the concept of walking 10,000 steps per day (using a pedometer to keep track) to obtain health benefits. "The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says 10,000 steps a day (about five miles) can give you a healthy heart and reduce body fat."It includes quick tips regarding the 10,000-step challenge, statistics on fitness in Britain, and an illustrated description of how a pedometer works. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Star Wars Ends With Solid Sith
George Lucas' interstellar saga draws to a close with the strongest film the series has seen in 20 years. Christopher Null reviews Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Protein Power: Researchers Trigger Insulin Production In Diabetic Mice
Researchers have coaxed liver and pancreatic cells within diabetic mice into churning out insulin by injecting the animals with a naturally occurring protein called Pdx1, opening up a new research avenue that someday could lead to safer treatments for type 1 diabetes. Pdx1 activates the genes controlling the development of the pancreas cells that make and release insulin to maintain safe levels of glucose in the body. Older Breast Cancer Patients May Be Under-diagnosed And Under-treated
Elderly patients with breast cancer who received care in a community hospital setting may have been under-diagnosed, under-staged and under-treated, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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