Understanding what violent street crime, globalization, and ice cream have in common

Research Summary In recent years, nutrition researchers have found that ice cream may have as many health benefits as low-fat milk or yoghurt for those with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. Nonetheless, they have resisted reporting this finding to the media, the public, or other researchers. This ob...

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Main Author: LaFree, Gary 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Criminology & public policy
Year: 2025, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 189-207
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