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Melting ice is forcing polar bears to swim more; the cost is high

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 30, 2018
New research by BYU biologist Blaine Griffen finds the increase in swimming could permanently affect polar bear populations, leading to smaller bears, reduced reproduction rates and even increased risk of death for the bears.

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Saving the world's water (and humans) one little stream at a time

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 16, 2018
Research by BYU ecosystem ecologist Ben Abbott presents a new tool to fight nutrient pollution. His study found that streams can be used as “sensors” of ecosystem health, allowing both improved water quality and food production.

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Surprise! Binge-watching TV is connected to poor diet, exercise habits

By Bekah Peterson
January 09, 2018
You’ve probably already made a few New Year’s resolutions, but new research suggests you better make one more for your health: Cut back on binge-watching.

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BYU researchers identify gene variation that protects against Alzheimer’s disease

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 29, 2017
BYU biologists have discovered a rare genetic variant that helps people who should get Alzheimer's remain healthy.

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BYU research: Mental health apps are a cheap, effective self-help tool

By Bekah Peterson
November 19, 2017
A trio of BYU professors — health science researchers Josh West, Benjamin Crookston and Cougar Hall — has published new research that finds people are finding mental health apps effective and helpful.

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BYU neuroscientists identify how brain cells in adolescent mice are modified by marijuana

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 19, 2017
A newly published study by BYU researchers details how marijuana affects an adolescent brain’s reward center, at the cellular level.

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Study shows stress could be just as unhealthy as junk food

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 15, 2017
We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.

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New England Journal of Medicine study: Benefits of gastric bypass surgery persist 12 years later

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 05, 2017
New research coauthored by a BYU professor shows that 12 years after gastric bypass surgery, significant weight loss and diabetes-related benefits persist in most patients.

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An unlikely tool to combat diabetes: chocolate, say researchers

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
August 23, 2017
BYU researchers have discovered certain compounds found in cocoa can actually help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better.

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