Scans show why maternity clothes don’t fit
U. MISSOURI (US) — Women would buy even more maternity clothes if the cuts and sizes were based on the fifth month of pregnancy, not the seventh, according to new research. Continue…
Monday, March 4, 2013 14:20 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Feb 18, 2013 13:38 - 3 Comments
Obesity news may discourage black readers
U. MISSOURI (US) — Newspapers geared toward African-American audiences tend to frame obesity in a negative way, which could hurt readers’ efforts to lose weight, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2012 11:38 - 1 Comment
Microbubbles may detect heart disease early
U. MISSOURI (US) — Targeted microbubbles may offer a less invasive way to detect heart disease at an early stage. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 27, 2012 11:35 - 0 Comments
Retirement in ‘up’ market may be costly
U. MISSOURI (US) — Many Americans choose to retire when economic markets are peaking—an action that can, ironically, cause major problems for their long-term financial stability.
Society & Culture - Sep 12, 2012 15:26 - 5 Comments
What makes a Facebook profile pic more likable?
U. MISSOURI (US) — People with Facebook profile photos that include social cues are perceived to be more physically and socially attractive than people with simple headshots for profile pics. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 30, 2012 11:18 - 0 Comments
Scholarship loss higher for African-American men
U. MISSOURI (US) — African-American men are the most likely to lose state lottery-funded scholarships with academic stipulations, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 11, 2012 15:51 - 0 Comments
Sensors spot lame horses earlier than vets
U. MISSOURI (US) — Small motion sensors placed on horses can detect lameness sooner than veterinarians using the traditional method of a subjective eye test. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 4, 2012 13:36 - 5 Comments
Mobile slow to replace print newspapers
U. MISSOURI (US) — Mobile news products do not appear to be replacing printed newspapers as quickly as was earlier predicted, a new survey shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 18, 2012 10:36 - 5 Comments
Test detects arthritis before joints hurt
U. MISSOURI (US) — A new test can accurately detect and predict arthritis before patients begin suffering from symptoms. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 9, 2012 16:12 - 0 Comments
A better way to keep hungry diners waiting
U. MISSOURI (US) — There are ways to make waiting for a table more pleasant for patrons and more profitable for restaurant owners, according to experiments in a virtual environment. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 9, 2012 12:04 - 0 Comments
As investors age, ‘risk tolerance’ shrinks
U. MISSOURI (US) — According to a new study, willingness to take financial risks, or “risk tolerance,” changes in response to age and the economy. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 19, 2011 12:41 - 10 Comments
Graphic smoking ads could backfire
U. MISSOURI (US) — Disgusting and threatening ads designed to discourage cigarette smoking can cause strong defense responses from viewers, say researchers. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 12, 2011 9:46 - 2 Comments
Family savings higher in China vs. US
U. MISSOURI (US) — A study comparing household savings in the United States and China finds 59 percent of Chinese urban households save for education, compared to only 19 percent of US households. (more…)
