Debbie Freeman

I'll have what she's having: social influence and body type

Whether your companions are overweight or skinny and how much they put on their plates can greatly influence how much you eat. --by Debbie Freeman

Finally…Phoenix-area home prices on the rise

For the first time since 2007, Phoenix-area home prices increased from one month to the next, indicating that the worst may be over in the housing decline. --by Debbie Freeman

Ads go to the movies

Prepare to see more advertising when you go to the movies. Research shows product placement in films boosts stock prices, with a couple of interesting exceptions. --by Debbie Freeman

Some hospitals slow to adopt life-saving IT tools

Thousands of Americans die from preventable medical errors each year, with the number of deaths equivalent to a jumbo jet crash once a day. But in spite of the safety benefits, many hospitals are slow to embrace potentially life-saving information technology systems. --by Debbie Freeman

Study says 100-calorie packs make dieters eat more

People who want to lose weight should probably think twice about stocking up on 100-calorie mini-packs. A new study shows dieters actually eat more food and calories if the portions are presented in small sizes and packages. --by Debbie Freeman

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