Smartphone weight loss app fails to beat coaching in young adults
Duke researchers find a low cost smartphone weight loss app did not improve weight loss in young adults aged 18 to 35 compared with personal coaching or handouts. The study tracked 365 participants over two years, with coaching showing short term gains that faded, and the app offering no extra benefit.
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Laura Svetkey
Svetkey
Duke University School of Medicine
Moderate coffee linked to lower death risk in large studies
In a long term analysis of the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers found that daily coffee drinking up to four cups was associated with lower risks of death from heart disease and death by own action. The team notes no proven causation and says benefits may involve compounds beyond caffeine.
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Frank Hu
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston
Reuters Health
Sesame Street Introduces autistic Julia to Teach Understanding
Sesame Street crafts a storyline around Julia an autistic character to explain differences and bullying risk. The segment pairs Julia with Elmo showing she can talk but avoids eye contact and flaps arms. The aim is tools for families and children while avoiding controversial causes.
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