Americans eat bigger portions at home and away study finds
A study by University of North Carolina researchers shows portion sizes grew from the 1970s to the 1990s for burgers, burritos, fries and more both at home and in restaurants. Researchers warn that persistent large portions distort perceptions of normal serving sizes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
McDonald's
Margo Wootan
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Wootan
Center
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Samara Joy Nielsen
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
University of North Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Twins study bolsters marijuana gateway theory to harder drugs
Australian twin study suggests early marijuana use raises risk of later hard drug use. Among 311 same-sex twin pairs where only one smoked marijuana before 17, early users were up to five times more likely to use harder drugs, about twice as likely to use opiates, and five times more likely to use hallucinogens. Researchers note limitations and caution about causality.
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Ical
Chicago
Psychiatry Department
Lessons from a cloned cat reveal limits of copying
Texas A&M researchers and Genetic Savings & Clone generated Ce, the first pet clone, but experts warn environment shapes a cat’s look and behavior. Rainbow, the original, and Ce differ in coat, temperament, and personality. Cloning costs and future commercial viability remain uncertain.
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Associated Peass
College Station, Texas
Rainbow
Wayne Pacelle
The
Humane Society
Texas A&m University
Nature
A&m
Duane Kraemer
Pacelle
Humane Society of the United States
Genetic Savings & Clone
Lou Hawthorne
Ben Carlson
Carlson
Narcotice Anonymous and DV Survivors Support Group Listings
Narcotice Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church located at 203 E Fourth. Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group gathers 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays with location by call 242-6300 or 1-800-770-3030.
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