People judge flu risk by cost of vaccine
TULANE (US) — Based on the price of medication, consumers make irrational inferences about their risk of getting sick. Continue…
Monday, January 7, 2013 10:39 - 2 Comments
Top Stories - Feb 9, 2012 11:55 - 1 Comment
Fast-food diners say, ‘Downsize me’
TULANE (US) — Asking consumers if they would like a smaller portion may be a better approach to curb overeating than posting calorie counts. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 20, 2010 13:19 - 0 Comments
HIV’s 30,000-year-old ancestor
TULANE / ARIZONA (US) — The HIV-like virus that infects monkeys is thousands of years older than previously thought, according to a new study. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 19, 2010 11:21 - 2 Comments
Amazon megastorm felled half a billion trees
TULANE (US)—A single, violent storm that swept across the Amazon forest in 2005 killed half a billion trees, far more than previously suspected, according to the first study to produce an actual body count of the losses. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 10, 2009 13:42 - 2 Comments
TV making tots more aggressive?
TULANE (US)—Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a new study. (more…)
