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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Long-running study on Internet use finds 86 percent of Americans are online and most believe Big Brother is watching

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  A recent study is comparing a diet soda habit to crack cocaine use when it comes to damage to your teeth.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Do you think musicians are hot?  According to a new study, a man holding a guitar (not even playing it!) is more 'dateable' than someone holding a gym bag.

Friday, March 08, 2013  UPDATED: A 2012 study found that heart attacks increased by 10 percent on the Monday and Tuesday following the change to Daylight Saving Time.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University's medical school are enrolling patients in a study that tests a new approach to fighting treatment-resistant high blood pressure.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Friday, September 21, 2012  As duck season opens in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this weekend - Sept. 22 - a Lake Superior State University student who is doing a study on the diets of diving ducks is asking EUP duck hunters with assistance in gathering samples.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A study says Michigan's ban on smoking in bars and restaurants has not significantly hurt sales at those establishments.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Dr. Ann Marie Love, a psychologist in Traverse City, stops by Upnorthlive Tonight every month to answer your questions.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Researchers hope Iowa study helps reduce deaths, injuries among children who drive tractors

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  HEALTHBEAT: Is organic healthier? Study says not so much, but it's key reason consumers buy

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  A University of Michigan researcher says more than one in five Great Lakes beach closing orders based on bacteria concerns may be unnecessary, and he's testing that idea this summer.

Monday, August 13, 2012  A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates.