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• Above-normal weight alone does not necessarily increase short-term risk of death, U.S. data suggest
• Keeping the flu away: Synthetic protein activates immune system within two hours
• Patients trust doctors but consult the Internet
• A surprise win or loss impacts taking future risks
• Finding right meditation technique key to user satisfaction
• Why women watch the Olympics

Above-normal weight alone does not necessarily increase short-term risk of death, U.S. data suggest Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:47 PM PDT An evaluation of national U.S. data has found that extra weight is not necessarily linked with a higher risk of death. When compared to those with normal weight, people who were overweight or obese had no increased risk of death during a follow-up period of six years. People who were severely obese did have a higher risk, but only if they also had diabetes or hypertension.

Keeping the flu away: Synthetic protein activates immune system within two hours Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:47 PM PDT Researchers may have found the secret to helping the immune system fight off the flu before it gets you sick. A new study finds that EP67, a powerful synthetic protein, is able to activate the innate immune system within just two hours of being administered.

Patients trust doctors but consult the Internet Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:44 PM PDT Patients look up their illnesses online to become better informed and prepared to play an active role in their care -- not because they mistrust their doctors, a new study suggests. The study surveyed more than 500 people who were members of online support groups and had scheduled appointments with a physician.

A surprise win or loss impacts taking future risks Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:43 PM PDT People appear to decrease their risk-taking levels after experiencing any surprising outcome – even positive ones.

Finding right meditation technique key to user satisfaction Posted: 06 Jul 2012 01:55 PM PDT A new study highlights the importance of ensuring those new to meditation select the most comfortable, rather than the most popular, method. The results show the value of providing new practitioners simpler, more accessible methods while also emphasizing no one technique is best for everyone.

Why women watch the Olympics Posted: 06 Jul 2012 01:42 PM PDT Women prefer condensed sporting events like the Olympics to sports with longer seasons, and that in selecting which particular Olympic sport to watch, women often select events that are seen as traditionally "feminine," like gymnastics and figure skating, new research shows.

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