Episode #372
News Items
Who's That Noisy
- Answer to last week: barking cat
Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
Recent research suggests that good and bad dietary fat is determined by their effect on gut bacteria. http://press.uchicago.edu/pressReleases/2012/August/QRB_1208_fats.html
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Item #2
Science
According to recent research, those with a normal BMI but significant belly fat are at higher risk of cardiovascular death than those in the obese range of BMI. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2012-rst/7052.html
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Item #3
Fiction
Researchers find that limiting TV viewing time is an effective strategy for weight reduction in adults and children. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827122319.htm
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.’ ’This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.’ - Neil Armstrong