Peer pressure, the new weapon against teen smoking May 10, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Enrolling an influential student to convey an anti-smoking message to schoolmates is a valuable way of getting youngsters to say no to cigarettes, a British study suggests. | |
Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study May 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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(AP) -- People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies. ... | |
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies May 07, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University ... | |
Super-sizing great for your wallet but not your waist May 06, 2008 | User rating: 2.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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From mega mugs of soda that don't even fit into the average car cup holder to jumbo orders of fries that could feed an elephant, many fast-food restaurants are offering super-sized portions that appear to be easy on the pocketbook. | |
Much of the increased risk of death from smoking reduced within several years after quitting May 06, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Women who quit smoking significantly reduce their risk of death from coronary heart disease within 5 years and have about a 20 percent lower risk of death from smoking-related cancers within that time period, according to ... | |
Secondhand smoke exposure can cause cell damage in 30 minutes May 05, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 20 vote(s)
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Exposure to secondhand smoke even for a brief period is injurious to health, a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco has found. | |
Flip flops, mulch and no coat May 05, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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At a time when over half of US children (aged 3-6) are in child care centers, and growing concern over childhood obesity has led physicians to focus on whether children are getting enough physical activity, a new study of ... | |
 Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns May 08, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior. The new guidelines mention ... | |
Working makes for a happier retirement May 05, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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People over 65 but still working feel better than those who have retired, new research shows. | |
Study supports reason for concern in childhood and adolescent obesity May 09, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Study findings presented at the May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting indicate that childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, ... | |
Young people are intentionally taking drink and drugs for better sex May 09, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. Findings published today in BioMed Central’s open access journal, BMC Public Health, reveal that a third of 16-35 ... | |
10M children worldwide die from lack of health care May 06, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from treatable ailments like diarrhea and pneumonia, a U.S.-based charity said Wednesday. | |
Researchers create health, happiness index April 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Staying healthy and happy is a struggle for about half of Americans, according to a massive survey that attempts to measure the nation's general welfare, much like the Dow Jones Industrial Average portrays the health ... | |
Breastfeeding may improve children's intelligence scores May 05, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Long-term, exclusive breastfeeding appears to improve children’s cognitive development, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. | |
Fluctuating diet increases risk of sudden death April 30, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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New research has revealed that binge eating then dieting may significantly reduce lifespan. | |
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