Debbie Freeman

New research lab focuses on data privacy

dianeb — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:07:17 -0700

Do you worry about the safety of the information you enter online when shopping or paying bills? Are you concerned that your employer has stored your social security number in the company's systems? A new research group at ASU is making sure businesses know how to protect your data. --by Debbie Freeman

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

dianeb — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:34:05 -0600

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

dianeb — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:50:55 -0600

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

dianeb — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:26:13 -0600

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

pkrecker — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:22 -0600

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

pkrecker — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:13:46 -0600

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