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• Study: No-fat, low-fat dressings don't get most nutrients out of salads
• Should consumers trust their feelings as information?
• Giving makes young children happy
• Infants can't distinguish between large and small groups
• Blogging relieves stress on new mothers
• Night work may put women's health at risk
• Sun exposure and sun-sensitive skin type decreased risk for pancreatic cancer
• Power of playtime: Single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children
• Antibacterials in personal-care products linked to allergy risk in children
• Is TV becoming a regular babysitter for busy parents?
• Get the most from your skin care products: Sequence in which you apply skin care products influences their effectiveness
• Buying life experiences to impress others removes happiness boost
• Olympic broadcasting inequality: Olympics commentary differs based on gender, race and nationality
• Too much salt may damage blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure

Study: No-fat, low-fat dressings don't get most nutrients out of salads Posted: 19 Jun 2012 08:02 PM PDT The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won't get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a new study shows.

Should consumers trust their feelings as information? Posted: 19 Jun 2012 07:59 PM PDT Consumers who trust their feelings are more likely to make choices based on what "feels right" even when feelings are irrelevant to their decision, according to a new study.

Giving makes young children happy Posted: 19 Jun 2012 09:38 AM PDT If it is indeed nobler to give than to receive, it may also make you happier – even if you're a toddler, according to a new study.

Infants can't distinguish between large and small groups Posted: 19 Jun 2012 09:37 AM PDT Human brains process large and small numbers of objects using two different mechanisms, but infants have not yet developed the ability to make those two processes work together, according to new research.

Blogging relieves stress on new mothers Posted: 19 Jun 2012 08:29 AM PDT New mothers who read and write blogs may feel less alone than mothers who do not participate in a blogging community, according to family studies researchers.

Night work may put women's health at risk Posted: 19 Jun 2012 08:29 AM PDT The risk of developing breast cancer is higher among women who have worked at night, according to new research. The study compared the careers of 1,200 women who had developed breast cancer between 2005 and 2008 with the careers of 1,300 other women.

Sun exposure and sun-sensitive skin type decreased risk for pancreatic cancer Posted: 19 Jun 2012 07:38 AM PDT High levels of ultraviolet radiation at an individual's birth location, sun-sensitive skin type and a history of skin cancer each decreased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to new study results.

Power of playtime: Single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children Posted: 19 Jun 2012 07:36 AM PDT A group of researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with their children.

Antibacterials in personal-care products linked to allergy risk in children Posted: 19 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies, according to new research.

Is TV becoming a regular babysitter for busy parents? Posted: 19 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT A new survey indicates that parents believe TV and other screen media hold educational value. But are they using it for that purpose?

Get the most from your skin care products: Sequence in which you apply skin care products influences their effectiveness Posted: 19 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT Consumers often spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars a year on skin care products in an effort to improve the look of their skin. From anti-aging serums to acne medications, many adults and teens regularly apply medications or treatments to their skin. But does the sequence in which skin care products are applied influence how well the products work? Dermatologists say yes.

Buying life experiences to impress others removes happiness boost Posted: 18 Jun 2012 01:19 PM PDT Spending money on activities and events, such as concert tickets or exotic vacations, won't make you happier if you're doing it to impress others, according to new findings. Research has shown that consumers gain greater happiness from buying life experiences rather than material possessions, but only if they choose experiences for the right reasons says the new study.

Olympic broadcasting inequality: Olympics commentary differs based on gender, race and nationality Posted: 18 Jun 2012 01:19 PM PDT Studies show Olympic Games' commentary differs based on gender, race and nationality. Athletes who are white, male and/or American receive more favorable coverage than females, non-Americans and minorities.

Too much salt may damage blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure Posted: 18 Jun 2012 01:17 PM PDT Eating a high-salt diet for several years is associated with markers of blood vessel damage. People who have markers of blood vessel damage and eat a high-salt diet are more likely to develop high blood pressure; Therefore, the impact of a high-salt diet is greater on this group of people.

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