Need to teach children early about obesity
Apr 30 10

It’s a sad commentary on today’s society that the obesity epidemic now extends to the preschool crowd.

Nationally, the percentage of obese preschoolers doubled… Need to teach children early about obesity   

 

Obesity link to smoking mothers
Apr 30 10

The children of women who smoked while pregnant may be more likely to be obese in their late teenage years, a study showed today.

Obesity link to smoking mothers   
 

Links between food, migraines still a mystery for headache researchers
Apr 30 10

In the world of migraines, the questions outnumber the answers — especially when it comes to food.

For most people, red wine, chocolate and… Links between food, migraines still a mystery for headache researchers   

 

The latest national security threat: obesity
Apr 30 10

Are we becoming a nation too fat to defend ourselves?

It seems incredible, but these are the facts: As of 2005, at least 9… The latest national security threat: obesity   

 

Mothers’ obesity tied to newborn heart defects
Apr 29 10


The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her baby will be born with a heart defect,… Mothers’ obesity tied to newborn heart defects   

 

Iraqi doctors use acupuncture during drug shortage
Apr 29 10

Iraqi doctors faced with a shortage of drugs in a capital city hit by years of conflict have successfully used acupuncture to treat mothers… Iraqi doctors use acupuncture during drug shortage   

 

No link seen between stressful events, stroke
Apr 29 10

Despite the common belief that high stress can trigger a stroke, a new study finds no evidence that distressing life events raise the risk… No link seen between stressful events, stroke   

 

Obesity associated with increased risk of fibromyalgia
Apr 29 10

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found an association between the level of leisure time physical exercise and a future… Obesity associated with increased risk of fibromyalgia   

 

Hand-washing, mask-wearing may limit transmission of pandemic flu
Apr 29 10

Practicing non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as hand-washing and mouth covering may help limit the transmission of the pandemic flu, but more research on… Hand-washing, mask-wearing may limit transmission of pandemic flu   

 

Gene therapy sets stage for new treatments for inherited blindness, Penn veterinary researchers say
Apr 29 10

Veterinary vision scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have safely and successfully used a viral vector in targeting a class of photoreceptors of the… Gene therapy sets stage for new treatments for inherited blindness, Penn veterinary researchers say   

 

The Kiss of Death: Research targets lethal disease spread by insect that bites lips
Apr 29 10

It makes your skin crawl—a bug that crawls onto your lips while you sleep, drawn by the exhaled carbon dioxide, numbs your skin,… The Kiss of Death: Research targets lethal disease spread by insect that bites lips   

 

Toolkit Evaluates Youth Smoking Cessation Programs
Apr 29 10

Health care providers and educators nationwide who run youth smoking cessation programs now have access to a free toolkit to improve their programs.

The… Toolkit Evaluates Youth Smoking Cessation Programs   

 

Should Children Be Told They Are ‘Test-Tube’ Babies?
Apr 28 10

Some people may pine for the good old days when parents could tell children that the stork delivered them. Today that discussion is much… Should Children Be Told They Are ‘Test-Tube’ Babies?   

 

Urban migrants in India risk obesity, diabetes: Study
Apr 28 10

People who move from villages to cities to work are more likely to end up obese and suffer from diabetes compared to their siblings… Urban migrants in India risk obesity, diabetes: Study   

 

Women with diabetes may develop cancer
Apr 28 10

A new study has revealed that women with diabetes are 25 per cent more likely to develop cancer.

The study, led by Tel Aviv… Women with diabetes may develop cancer   

 

Obesity might be a factor in how kids metabolize drugs
Apr 28 10

Obesity could affect how children metabolize medication, according to a study presented this week.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy tested… Obesity might be a factor in how kids metabolize drugs   

 

Obesity: The walking financial time bomb
Apr 28 10

While many countries watch their financial debts mount, there is another ticking timebomb walking the streets, says obesity expert Professor Tony Leeds.

In this… Obesity: The walking financial time bomb   

 

Local study links teen obesity to mothers who smoked during pregnancy
Apr 28 10

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy are not only increasing the risk of their babies being born with a low birth weight, respiratory problems and… Local study links teen obesity to mothers who smoked during pregnancy   

 

Winning The Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Apr 28 10

As a father of a nine-year-old, I see millions, perhaps billions of dollars spent on primary colored workbooks and take home paraphernalia for children.… Winning The Fight Against Childhood Obesity   

 

New Treatment Option for Major Cause of Blindness in Adults
Apr 27 10

A drug may be more effective against the leading cause of adult blindness than laser treatments, a new study has shown.

Researchers at the… New Treatment Option for Major Cause of Blindness in Adults   

 

Men and Women Differ in Pain Drug Abuse Risks
Apr 27 10

There are distinct gender differences underlying the risks for abuse of prescription pain drugs, according to a Harvard study published in The Journal… Men and Women Differ in Pain Drug Abuse Risks   

 

Eating Like the Greeks Can Improve Brain Power
Apr 27 10

Findings about what specific components of diets are most beneficial are frequently changing. However, an ongoing study of older adults shows evidence that one… Eating Like the Greeks Can Improve Brain Power   

 

Cigarette smoking, fructose consumption exacerbates liver disease
Apr 27 10

Recent studies suggest that modifiable risk factors such as cigarette smoking and fructose consumption can worsen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). With NAFLD, fat… Cigarette smoking, fructose consumption exacerbates liver disease   

 

How many urologists does the U.S. need?
Apr 27 10

Fewer people die of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers in counties with at least one urologist per 100,000 people, a new study shows. However,… How many urologists does the U.S. need?   

 

Genes affect smoking behavior, lung cancer risk
Apr 27 10

Addicted to smoking and unable to quit? Your genes may be partly to blame, according to a trio of studies published Sunday in… Genes affect smoking behavior, lung cancer risk   

 
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