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AMES, Iowa, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The Switch program, "Switch what You Do, View and Chew," increases healthier eating and reduces TV and computer screen time in children, U.S. researchers say.
AMES, Iowa, April 20 (UPI) -- An Iowa State University study concluded that 8.5 percent of young people can become behaviorally addicted to video games.
AMES, Iowa, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. psychologists said that TV ratings don't accurately reflect the aggressive content found in shows popular among children -- including cartoons.
BOSTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Some video games improve gamers' dexterity as well as their ability to problem-solve -- attributes useful in students and surgeons, U.S. researchers said.
AMES, Iowa, May 2 (UPI) -- Psychological counseling on TV programs like NBC's "Frasier" and HBO's "The Sopranos" make viewers less likely to seek counseling, a U.S. study said.
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Exposure to violent images in media increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior, with violent video games a special concern, a U.S review found.
AMES, Iowa, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A study of 2,500 U.S. youths found that video games are indeed effective teaching tools that can teach hostile actions and aggressive behaviors.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, June 29 (UPI) -- A Cedar Rapids, lowa, company is marketing non-alcoholic booze-flavored lip balm that's a long way from a traditional ChapStick.
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