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The Tiger That Isn't, or why you needn't be afraid of numbers
Link: You can vote on the Amazon review of this book here. “I think numbers are the best way to represent the world’s uncertainties”, …
Credit crunch and public health
It is no longer a case of the banks and the bankers, although popular media headlines will still have you believe that the crunch …
Four For Friday (3)
This occasional series appears when the week’s readings have been good and should be shared. The themes are strategy, technology, investment and regulation, but …
Obese and keen on IVF?
It may be much harder in the UK than you think. For more, read today’s post ‘Obesity and Fertility Treatment‘ over on my other …
Um...: Slips, Tumbles, and Verbal Blunders, And What They Mean
Link: The Amazon Review is here. Um…, as I shall refer to the book, is an unusual book on many counts. I read books …
My obese weekend
I was warned that my interest in obesity – and consequently in my Obesity blog – will wane, post the climax of thesis submission. …
High-fat diets and the body clock
Interesting new research, albeit on mice, points out how high-fat diets, even for short periods of time, can play havoc with our body clocks, …
The link between weight and cancer
Few are fortunate enough not to experience the middle-age spread which many dread, and rightly so. Recent research adds to the growing body of …
Only As Good As Your Word
Links: A link to this review can be found on the author’s blog here. The Amazon Review is here. My reading backlog is being dented rapidly …
Sleep less, gain weight
Research, suggesting that a good and adequate night’s sleep is essential to not gaining weight, is my favourite kind of research. It validates my …