Monday, December 15, 2008

The Science of Believing in Santa

Ho ho, here's the study of the week: What can science tell us about belief in Santa, and how it affects our kids? Find out. Also...

  • Remember how I said to go ahead and have that sip of wine? Well, another study says not so fast.
  • Genetic testing for ... prowess on the football field? "Snake oil," says one expert.
  • This week's food allergy article, courtesy of the Gray Lady. There's some fascinating research going on comparing American and Chinese families.
  • A 70-year-old gives birth!
  • A follow-up to last week's story about autism, mental disorders and genetics. There's likely more at play.
  • A family's lifestyle--e.g. television and eating habits--helps determine whether people grow up to be overweight. Duh!
  • The lessening of teens smoking weed is, er, lessening.
  • Autumn babies have a 30 percent greater risk of asthma than babies born during the other three seasons.
  • And finally: The latest in the question of whether breastfeeding helps women lose weight: Yes. Woo hoo!

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