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 14, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. Like Salt or Sweets, the Human Tongue Can “Taste” Fat
Up until recently it was thought that the human tongue could discern five tastes. Scientists now believe we can taste fat, research that might help reduce obesity.
2. Overprotective Parents May Slow Kids’ Brain Growth
A new study finds that overprotective parents can affect the development of their kids’ brains, resulting in abnormalities that are connected to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
(By CalorieLab editors)
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