New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse July 29, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Although Second Hand Smoke (SHS) is widely accepted as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, there have been few studies investigating the association of SHS and stroke risk. In a new study, published in the September ... | |
Alexander technique offers long-term relief for back pain August 20, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 40 vote(s)
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Alexander technique lessons in combination with an exercise programme offer long-term effective treatment for chronic back pain, according to a study published on BMJ.com today. | |
Study: Spices may protect against consequences of high blood sugar August 05, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 40 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, and a new University of Georgia study suggests they are also potent inhibitors of tissue damage and inflammation caused by high levels of blood sugar. | |
Student study unmasks sushi scandal in New York August 23, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 27 vote(s)
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A fourth of the fish for sale in New York City markets and sushi restaurants is mislabeled, a study launched by two high school students has found. | |
Low vitamin D levels pose large threat to health August 11, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 20 vote(s)
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the most conclusive evidence to date that inadequate levels of vitamin D, obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, lead to substantially ... | |
No-nose bicycle saddles improve penile sensation and erectile function in bicycling police officers August 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
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An innovative study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine examined, for the first time, if noseless bicycle saddles would be an effective intervention for alleviating deleterious health effects, ... | |
'Don't Worry Be Happy': happiness is key to longer life August 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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Keep humming "Don't Worry Be Happy". The 1980s New Age-inspired hit got it right. New research shows being happy can add several years to life. | |
Probing Question: How do antioxidants work? August 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 25 vote(s)
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Blueberries, pomegranates, green tea and dark chocolate -- these are just some of the antioxidant-rich "superfoods" found in almost any supermarket today. As well as improving our general health, there is growing evidence ... | |
California tobacco control program saved billions in medical costs August 26, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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California's state tobacco control program saved $86 billion--in 2004 dollars--in personal healthcare costs in its first 15 years, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. | |
Biracial Asian Americans and mental health August 17, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
A new study of Chinese-Caucasian, Filipino-Caucasian, Japanese-Caucasian and Vietnamese-Caucasian individuals concludes that biracial Asian Americans are twice as likely as monoracial Asian Americans to be diagnosed with ... | |
Invest in your family's health by budgeting for nutrient-rich foods August 06, 2008 | User rating: 3.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Times are tough for many families and schools – so those food dollars need to work hard by providing plenty of nutrition. Many nutrient-rich foods such as milk, are a good economic and nutritional value because they pack ... | |
2 years old -- a childhood obesity tipping point? August 02, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Over the last decade, childhood obesity has grown into an epidemic, reflected in soaring rates of type 2 diabetes and recommendations that pediatricians check toddlers for elevated cholesterol. What hasn't been as clear is ... | |
Watching too much TV is causing some university students to pack on the pounds July 31, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
Television commercials are a common method for advertising food products. According to a team of University of Alberta researchers, these food advertisements have a powerful influence on its viewers, especially university ... | |
Even without dementia, mental skills decline years before death August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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A new study shows that older people's mental skills start declining years before death, even if they don't have dementia. The study is published in the August 27, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal ... | |
Tainted deli meats in Canada kill 12 August 25, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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The death toll from an outbreak linked to contaminated deli meats in Canada rose to 12 Monday, with several other people sickened, health officials said. | |
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