Early ear infections may pack on pounds later - Kids and parenting- msnbc.com - The Diigo Meta page

• 28 Aug 08
  

  premature conclusions

  obesity health

  • repeated infections may damage a vital taste-sensing nerve in kids, perking a preference for rich foods and making them prone to weight gain later
  • damage to the chorda tympani nerve makes people prefer sweet, salty and high-fat foods
• 27 Aug 08
  

  Heidi Morris

  science health research taste nerves

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