New
studies suggest that sugary drinks could trip a genetic trigger that
leads to obesity in some people. Researchers say those with a higher
genetic risk of obesity had twice the incidence of it when they
regularly drank sugar-sweetened sodas and fruit drinks. The obesity rate
in the U.S. has risen along with the rate of consumption of sugary
drinks. Source Link
The
many millions who love their iPhones spend billions to fix them. A new
study estimates that iPhone owners have shelled out nearly $6 billion on
repairs since its introduction in 2007. One-in-three iPhone owners have
reported damage in the past year, and about 10-percent are living with a
cracked screen because repairs are too expensive. Source Link
Parents
and kids are already setting their sights on the hot toys for the
upcoming holiday season. This year’s must-haves include new versions of
old favorites like Furby and the Leapfrog LeapPad 2, along with a
Crayola digital drawing device, a Tonka toy truck that does backflips,
and a Barbie doll with a built-in digital camera to make custom images
that appear on its t-shirt. Source Link
