On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 19, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. Extreme Obesity Becomes More Prevalent in Children
Extreme childhood obesity is becoming more prevalent and puts children in this category at serious risk for diseases often associated with older age.
2. Bluefin Tuna Ban Fails
A proposed ban of exports of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized for sushi, has failed, meaning the overfishing of the fish is free to continue.
3. Men Take More Risks in Presence of Pretty Women
Men’s testosterone levels rise significantly in the presence of an attractive woman causing them to take greater risks, even in the face of danger.
(By CalorieLab editors)
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Lab Notes: Extreme Obesity Becomes More Prevalent in Children; Bluefin Tuna Ban Fails