Get smart about what you eat and you might actually improve your intelligence July 02, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 51 vote(s)
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New research findings published online in The FASEB Journal provide more evidence that if we get smart about what we eat, our intelligence can improve. According to MIT scientists, dietary nutrients found in a wide ... | |
Male cyclists risk sexual problems if they don't choose the right bike July 08, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 33 vote(s)
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Men who take up cycling in an effort to stay fit, do their bit for the environment or avoid spiralling motoring costs, could be harming their health if they don't choose the right bicycle. That's the stark warning from consultant ... | |
Study: Low-carb diet best for weight, cholesterol July 17, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 18 vote(s)
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(AP) -- The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare ... | |
The Netherlands the latest in Europe to ban public smoking June 29, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
From July 1, the Netherlands will join the list of European countries that ban smoking in cafes and restaurants, following the lead of Ireland which took a tough stance against tobacco in 2004. | |
 A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info July 19, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow - like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium ... | |
89 percent of children's food products provide poor nutritional quality July 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 28 vote(s)
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Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content – because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium - according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue ... | |
Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries July 05, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener. Their ... | |
Looking for the Founatain of Youth? Cut your calories, research suggests July 03, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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Want to slow the signs of aging and live longer? New Saint Louis University research suggests cutting back on calories could be a promising strategy. | |
 New approach sheds light on ways Circadian disruption affects human health July 16, 2008 | User rating: 3.1 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Growing evidence indicates that exposure to irregular patterns of light and darkness can cause the human circadian system to fall out of synchrony with the 24-hour solar day, negatively affecting human health ... | |
Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health July 04, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay. | |
Perceived access to cigarettes predicts youth smoking July 14, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Kids who see cigarettes as easily accessible are more likely to end up as regular smokers, particularly if they have friends who smoke, according to a new report published in the current issue of Annals of Family Medicine. ... | |
Love thy neighbor? States that lower drinking age hurt others June 30, 2008 | User rating: 2.5 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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States currently considering reducing the drinking age aren't doing their neighbors any favors. | |
New pharma ethics rules eliminate gifts and meals July 11, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- Drug company sales representatives will have to stop doling out coffee mugs and pens that push their products when they visit doctor's offices. But they can still sneak in the occasional free lunch. | |
Just what the doctor ordered: Britain marks 60 years of the NHS July 05, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Gordon Brown is trying to burnish his record on the 60th anniversary of Britain's National Health Service Saturday, but experts say the ploy could misfire as both he and it struggle to get off the sick list. | |
 Lightning claims 5 young lives in a week July 11, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Five young lives have been ended by lightning in less than a week, a deadly reminder of one of summer's leading hazards. | |
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