Corner stores capture kids on morning commute
Researchers found that 70% of students bought food or drink on their commute to school, spending $3.00 a day. The study aims to make corner store snacks healthier and involve kids in the process.
Science News for October 4, 2008
How much are you really exercising?
Temple University researchers found that obese women reported their activity levels most accurately compared to overweight and normal weight women. The accuracy of estimates increased with education and participation in physical activity over time.
Lisa White honored with Geological Society of America's first Bromery Award
Lisa White, associate dean at San Francisco State University, received the Geological Society of America's first Bromery Award for founding SF Rocks, a program introducing underrepresented minorities to geosciences. The award recognizes her efforts to increase diversity in the field.
Landmark discovery of 'engine' that drives cell movement
Researchers at the GSK-IMCB Group in Singapore have made a groundbreaking discovery about how cells move, revealing a complex of three proteins that regulate the myosin network within a cell. This finding has significant implications for understanding various diseases, including cancer growth and developmental biology.
Duke researchers show reading can help obese kids lose weight
A study by Duke researchers found that obese girls aged 9-13 who read an age-appropriate novel experienced a significant decrease in their BMI scores. The novel, Lake Rescue, included healthy lifestyle guidance and positive messages, leading to a -0.71% decrease in BMI compared to a control group.