Researchers deem salt as risk factor for autoimmune disease
When tired, hungry and cramming for a big exam, it is easy to reach for a cheap and quick snack, such as some greasy and sodium-loaded junk food. However, the next time you go to grab a bag of potato chips for a late night study session, you may want to think again. A new [...]
Researchers bridge gender gap in mathematics
The stereotype that men surpass women in the mathematical and scientific fields has existed for decades. However, researchers from Brigham Young University, University of Miami and Rutgers University recently performed an experiment to challenge that stereotype and the gender gap associated with it. In their report — which was published by the Journal of Economic [...]
BU researchers deem Bud Light most popular among underage drinkers
In Boston — home of the tight-budget college student and the common hipster — certain brands of beer are expected at parties. Pabst Blue Ribbon — maybe Natty Ice if the budget’s extra tight that week — or, if the hosts are feeling classy, some Rolling Rock. However, a new Boston University study suggests that [...]
Twitter: A disease-networking site
Even people without Twitter accounts are familiar with the little blue bird that flutters around social networking sites, tweeting messages of 140 characters or fewer. Many social networkers have joined in on the trend, tweeting and retweeting about anything from breaking news to the latest photo of Grumpy Cat. However, a recent University of Rochester [...]
Don’t work out, “SIT” instead
Everyone goes to the gym with hopes of getting fit fast. However, after attending a workout session, one might become deeply disappointed if he or she has not dropped weight overnight. If only losing weight was as easy as gaining it! However, a new study suggests that losing weight and getting fit might be easier [...]
