Alexander technique offers long-term relief for back pain August 20, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 41 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. | |
Arsenic exposure could increase diabetes risk August 19, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Inorganic arsenic, commonly found in ground water in certain areas, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study ... | |
Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease August 19, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing ... | |
Many US public schools in 'air pollution danger zone' August 18, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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One in three U.S. public schools are in the "air pollution danger zone," according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC). UC researchers have found that more than 30 percent of American public schools are ... | |
'Don't Worry Be Happy': happiness is key to longer life August 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 14 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. | |
Causes for Sexual Dysfunction Change as People Age: Earlier experiences with multiple partners and STDs take their toll August 13, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Sexual dysfunction is not an inevitable part of aging, but it is strongly related a number of factors, such as mental and physical health, demographics and lifetime experiences, many of which are interrelated, ... | |
What three-year-olds eat affects their school performance many years later August 12, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 19 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- School dinners have come under the spotlight recently, but new research suggests that diet in the pre-school years is even more important. | |
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 ... | |
New breastfeeding study shows most moms quit early August 11, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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While the CDC recently reported that more moms than ever give breastfeeding a try, a new national study shows most moms do not stick with it as long as they should. | |
No-nose bicycle saddles improve penile sensation and erectile function in bicycling police officers August 08, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 25 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, ... | |
New survey: 82 percent of Americans think health care system needs major overhaul August 07, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S. health care system and 82 percent think it should be fundamentally changed or completely rebuilt, according to a new survey released today by The Commonwealth Fund. Also today, The ... | |
Parents beware: Kids exposed to many hours of alcohol use in PG-13 movies 9 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(PhysOrg.com) -- Children are exposed to many hours of alcohol use in movies, especially films rated PG-13, a new study shows. | |
Child safety seats and lap-and-shoulder belts effective in preventing serious injury September 04, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
For young children, all states currently require the use of child safety seats, and the minimum age and weight requirements to graduate to seat belts has been increasing over time. A new study in the journal Economic Inquiry ... | |
Bisphenol A linked to metabolic syndrome in human tissue September 04, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) implicates the primary chemical used to produce hard plastics—bisphenol A (BPA)—as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome and its consequences. | |
 Low-birth-weight children should have their blood pressure checked, researchers find September 04, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Blood pressure in low-birth-weight children younger than 3 years of age not only can be measured but should be, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. The findings appear in the September ... | |
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