Survey: 'Tanorexia' common among university students September 02, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A new study conducted at a large university finds more than 25 percent of those surveyed reported symptoms of tanning dependence, including symptoms similar to alcohol and drug-addicted individuals. Suggestively, the study ... | |
New study assesses the impact of soft drink availability in elementary schools on consumption September 02, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
The consumption of soft drinks is generally considered to be a contributing factor in childhood obesity. Because children spend a substantial amount of time at school, the school food environment plays a central part in shaping ... | |
Health of Afghan children jeopardized by family behaviors, not just war August 29, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Family values and ongoing conflict within the country are dramatically affecting the health of young children in Afghanistan. A study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health suggests that poor child ... | |
Two-egg diet cracks cholesterol issue August 28, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 82 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Research published in The European Journal of Nutrition this week has finally cracked the myths surrounding eggs and cholesterol. The new study showed that people who ate two eggs per day, while on ... | |
Risk of repeat attacks in heart patients causes concern for doctors August 28, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
An international study, led by the University of Edinburgh, raises concerns that some patients may not be receiving the optimum medical treatment and follow-up care because doctors are misjudging the risk of a further heart ... | |
Jumping for joy... and stronger bones August 28, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
High impact activities such as jumping and skipping that can easily be incorporated into warm-ups before sports and physical education classes, have been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents. | |
Even without dementia, mental skills decline years before death August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 8 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 ... | |
Army personnel show increased risk for migraine August 27, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Two new studies show that migraine headaches are very common among U.S. military personnel, yet the condition is frequently underdiagnosed. The studies, appearing in Headache, the peer-reviewed journal of the American ... | |
Olive leaf extract can help tackle high blood pressure and cholesterol August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 12 vote(s)
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Taking 1000mg of a specific olive leaf extract (EFLAź943) can lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension (high blood pressure). These findings came from a 'Twins' trial, in which different ... | |
Consumption of nuts, corn or popcorn not associated with increased risk of diverticulosis in men August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Contrary to a common recommendation to avoid eating popcorn, nuts and corn to prevent diverticular complications, a large prospective study of men indicates that the consumption of these foods does not increase the risk of ... | |
Researchers find high levels of toxic metals in herbal medicine products sold online August 26, 2008 | User rating: 5 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Boston, MA--Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that one fifth of both U.S.-manufactured and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet contain lead, mercury or arsenic. ... | |
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. | |
More Can Be Done to Combat Childhood Obesity August 22, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
School officials and parents concerned about childhood obesity should look to national guidelines that recommend 60 minutes of exercise per day, according to public health officials. A new report issued this week showed that ... | |
Pay attention! Small packages may lead to overeating August 22, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Tempting treats are being offered in small package sizes these days, presumably to help consumers reduce portion sizes. Yet new research in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people actually consume more high-calorie ... | |
Going from ulcers to cancer August 22, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers have uncovered a big clue as to why some of the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers pose a greater risk for serious problems like stomach cancer than others; it turns out these bacteria can exploit the surrounding ... | |
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