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New Nutrition Symbols Would Help Shoppers Be Healthier | Fox News
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 9:56am CDT by midnightbliss10
The report, issued by the Institute of Medicine, recommended that a single symbol be displayed on the front of packages. The symbol contains two pieces of information: the number of calories per serving, and a score that rates products based on their nutritional content -
Vitamin Studies Spell Confusion for Patients - ABC News
Posted: October 18th, 2011, 10:11am CDT by midnightbliss10
The alphabet soup of vitamin studies making headlines in the last few weeks has left more than one head spinning, and most clinicians scrambling for answers. As the dust begins to settle, physicians interviewed by MedPage Today and ABC News agreed on a bit of simple wisdom -- … -
Sugar-free gum good for teeth? Maybe not, study says - HealthPop - CBS News
Posted: October 13th, 2011, 10:26am CDT by midnightbliss10
For the study - published in the Oct. 7 issue of the British Dental Journal - researchers reviewed all the medical literature on sugar-free sweets, and found that sugar-free gums may contain acidic flavorings and preservatives. -
10 Risky Behaviors More Common in Sleepy Teens – TIME Healthland
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 10:57am CDT by midnightbliss10
More than two-thirds of teens aren't getting enough sleep on school nights and that's a problem. -
News Flash: A Healthy Home-Cooked Meal Costs Less Than Fast Food | Moneyland | TIME.com
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 9:08am CDT by midnightbliss10
no matter what some people say (particularly right after a pricey run to the grocery store), dinner prepared by McDonald’s isn’t cheaper than dinner prepared at home. -
Family Dinners Linked to Less Risky Behavior in Teens - ABC News
Posted: September 27th, 2011, 10:00am CDT by midnightbliss10
In a new study by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, researchers say they have examined the link between family dinners and teens who are less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. -
Car pollution fast-tracks heart attacks, study says - HealthPop - CBS News
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 10:42am CDT by midnightbliss10
What triggers a heart attack? Studies have linked unhealthy eating, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking to heart attack risk. Now they've confirmed something else - air pollution A new study found high levels of car exhaust significantly up the risk a person may suffer heart att … -
Fueled by Growing Painkiller Use, Overdose Deaths and Child Poisonings Are on the Rise – TIME Healthland
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 10:44am CDT by midnightbliss10
Drug overdose has now overtaken automobile crashes as the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., according to an analysis of government data. -
Pharmaceutical drug poisonings rise in children - latimes.com
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by midnightbliss10
Child-safety caps were a great invention. They significantly reduced the number of kids accidentally poisoned by taking all kinds of medicines. The caps worked so well that adults complained the bottles were hard to open. -
People with depression may not reveal symptoms to their doctor - USATODAY.com
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 9:58am CDT by midnightbliss10
For a nation that seems ready to pop a pill for any ill, a new study suggests that the opposite seems true for some people with symptoms of depression, whose concerns about the side effects of antidepressants were the top reason they wouldn't disclose warning signs to their d … -
Researcher Pumps Smoke Onto Child's Skin - ABC News
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 1:26pm CDT by midnightbliss10
It has been decades since anyone in the U.S. proclaimed any possible health benefits from smoking. Thousands of international studies show tobacco is addictive and harmful to health. -
Why Black Children May Be More Likely to Develop Food Allergies - - TIME Healthland
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 10:12am CDT by midnightbliss10
New research suggests that race and ancestry may play an important role in food allergies. Dr. -
Treadmills: Danger at our feet - CBS News
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Treadmills are the single most popular piece of exercise equipment. -
A family's guide to healthy food substitutes - CNN.com
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 10:37am CDT by midnightbliss10
Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, M.D., recommends simple, everyday replacements for what you're eating, doing and even breathing that can have a major impact on your kids' health. -
9 fast fixes for instant energy - TODAY Health - TODAY.com
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 10:26am CDT by midnightbliss10
Having a low-energy day? Sometimes the problem is lack of sleep, but even if you’re well rested, certain diet or exercise habits or other lifestyle choices can bring on a slump. -
Get Your Child to Like Vegetables Before Birth - ABC News
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 9:58am CDT by midnightbliss10
New research by the Monell Chemical Senses Center finds mothers can influence a baby's palate and food memories before it is born. The study finds that what a woman eats during her pregnancy shapes the baby's food preferences later in life. -
Simplifying US health care could save billions: study - Yahoo! News
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 10:11am CDT by midnightbliss10
US health care spending could be cut by billions a year if doctors spent the same amount of time and money dealing with insurance plans as their Canadian counterparts, a study found Thursday. -
New approach a step forward for hepatitis C vaccine - Health - msnbc.com
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by midnightbliss10
French scientists have developed a novel hepatitis C vaccine that may offer the first effective way to prevent an infection that can cause chronic liver disease and cancer. -
Unhealthy living may age your brain – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 9:28am CDT by midnightbliss10
Vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity may cause the brain to age faster, possibly 10 years faster, according to a study published Monday in the journal Neurology. -
Can you really die from alcohol withdrawal? - Health - Addictions - msnbc.com
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 10:40am CDT by midnightbliss10
Alcohol is toxic to the body, causing changes to a person's metabolism and central nervous system, Schwartz said. But the body of an alcoholic has adapted to this new environment, Schwartz said. So abstaining from the drug completely can be dangerous. -
Being 'Unplugged' Leaves People Upset, Lonely - FoxNews.com
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by midnightbliss10
What if you completely unplugged yourself from your smartphone and denied yourself access to the Internet? Do you think you’d feel empowered or depressed? Well, according to a new survey of 1,000 people, 53 percent said they felt upset when they were denied access to the … -
Japan probe of contaminated beef widens - CNN.com
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 10:38am CDT by midnightbliss10
Japan announced Tuesday that all beef detected with radiation higher than government safety standards will be destroyed as the probe into beef contaminated from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant expands. -
Mind-Body Intervention Holds Promise for Alleviating Tinnitus Symptoms - ABC News
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 9:39am CDT by midnightbliss10
While most people who have tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, do whatever they can to make the noise go away, new research suggests that acknowledging the sensation and learning to live with it can help decrease suffering. -
Designer Drug Behind Rash of Deaths : Discovery News
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 10:05am CDT by midnightbliss10
An increasingly popular designer drug has left some users injured and others dead. The highly stimulating substances, legal in some states, called bath salts, are believed to be the cause of a rash of recent deaths. -
How Repetitive Foods Can Mean Weight Loss – TIME Healthland
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 9:58am CDT by midnightbliss10
Want to lose weight? How about trying to bore yourself thin? According to a study that will be published in the August issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, monotony at mealtime might be a clever — if unexciting — way to reduce calorie cons … -
Going Swimming? Guard Your Teeth - ABC News
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 10:32am CDT by midnightbliss10
Summer just isn't summer without a weekly visit to your community swimming pool or, if you're lucky, a daily plunge into the one in your backyard. -
Lifestyle may affect sudden cardiac death risk | Reuters
Posted: July 6th, 2011, 10:39am CDT by midnightbliss10
Researchers have identified one more reason for women to stay fit, eat healthy, abstain from smoking, and maintain their weight: those who do so might be less likely to die from sudden cardiac death. -
Is Your Baby Slow to Talk? Don't Worry, There's No Need for Infant Language Classes - - TIME Healthland
Posted: July 4th, 2011, 10:38am CDT by midnightbliss10
A toddler's first years are paved with milestones — the first smile, the first step and perhaps most importantly, the first word — all indicators of how well an infant is developing. -
A Thin Gene Is Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors - - TIME Healthland
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 9:43am CDT by midnightbliss10
a new study hints that being lean doesn't get you entirely off the health hook either. In a genetic analysis involving more than 75,000 people, an international group of scientists led by Ruth Loos at the Medical Research Council in the U.K. -
Whole Grains Are Better, But Refined Grains Aren't Bad – TIME Healthland
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:10am CDT by midnightbliss10
The federal government's 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that half your daily grain intake be from high-fiber whole-grain sources, foods like brown rice, oatmeal and whole-wheat bread. -
US docs are overprescribing drugs, study finds - Health - Health care - More health news - msnbc.com
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 9:59am CDT by midnightbliss10
Nearly half of all Americans have used at least one prescription drug in the past month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and experts say overprescribing is rampant. By definition, that means people are being exposed to side effects, sometimes fatal … -
Prescription Drug Abuse: Resource Guide on Where To Dispose of Old Prescription Drugs and How - ABC News
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 10:05am CDT by midnightbliss10
There are other dangers besides the medicine getting into the wrong hands. Some elderly people may get confused by the multiple medications in their cabinets and some people could develop a resistance to antibiotics by attempting to self-medicate with out-of-date pills. -
New breast cancer guidelines seen as unsafe: poll | Reuters
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 10:00am CDT by midnightbliss10
New breast cancer guidelines seen as unsafe: poll | Reuters -
Advice From Doctors: Top 5 Ways to Lower Costs and Improve Care – TIME Healthland
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 10:22am CDT by midnightbliss10
The central theme? Less is more. Most of the physicians' advice focused on eliminating expensive tests and drugs that aren't shown to improve patient care. Following is a rundown of their recommendations: -
Baby Products Loaded With Toxins : Discovery News
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:19am CDT by midnightbliss10
Of the numerous chemicals identified in the study, some are classified as probable carcinogens. Some are known to disrupt hormonal systems. And some have been linked to brain damage. -
Earlier HIV Therapy Protects Against Virus Spread - ABC News
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 10:25am CDT by midnightbliss10
An average 30-year old who’s eaten three meals a day since birth has consumed more than 30,000 meals to date. Even if you’ve only eaten half that much you have to admit this: you’ve let some of that breakfast, lunch or dinner go to waste. And it turns o … -
Healthy lifestyle 'could prevent half of breast cancer cases' - Telegraph
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 10:38am CDT by midnightbliss10
Almost half of breast cancer cases could be prevented if women lived healthier lifestyle, it is claimed today. A new report says that as many as 20,000 British women could avoid developing the potentially fatal disease each year, if they took more exercise, drank less and … -
Gluten-Free: It's hot, but is it really better for you? - HealthPop - CBS News
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 10:05am CDT by midnightbliss10
countless healthy people have hopped on the gluten-free bandwagon - despite clear evidence that there are any health benefits. No wonder U.S. -
Is BMI less important than belly size? - HealthPop - CBS News
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 9:39am CDT by midnightbliss10
Muffin tops and beer guts might be embarrassing, and a new study suggests that they can be deadly to boot. It shows that having a big belly ups the risk of death for patients with heart disease even if body mass index (BMI) falls in the healthy range. -
Stillbirths tied to secondhand smoke: study | Reuters
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 10:45am CDT by midnightbliss10
Pregnant women who live or work with smokers may be at slightly higher risk of having a stillbirth, suggests a study that adds to evidence that even secondhand smoke can harm unborn babies. -
Prevention: Here Comes the Sun - ABC News
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 9:51am CDT by midnightbliss10
Summer is approaching learn how to protect your hair and skin from the sun -
Study: Gut Bacteria Fall Into Three Types - - TIME Healthland
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 8:47am CDT by midnightbliss10
Consider this: of the trillions upon trillions of cells in the human body, only about 1 in 10 is actually human. The rest belong to microbes, which colonize every inch of you, from the inside of your mouth to the skin between your toes. -
Health risks high for couch potato kids: study - CBS News
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 9:54am CDT by midnightbliss10
(CBS News) New research out of Australia shows children who spend a lot of time watching TV or playing computer games have medical symptoms of a higher risk for future heart attacks and strokes. -
Calcium Supplements Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk in Post-Menopausal Women - ABC News
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 9:50am CDT by midnightbliss10
In an analysis of past research that has already sparked debate among medical experts, researchers suggests calcium supplements might boost the risk of heart attacks. -
BBC News - Manuka honey 'could help fight superbugs'
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 10:30am CDT by midnightbliss10
Manuka honey could be used to combat some of the most hard-to-treat infections that are resistant to powerful antibiotics, scientists say. Lab experiments show it can clear bacteria found in festering wounds and contaminated hospital surfaces. -
9 Reasons You're Losing Your Hair - ABC News
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by midnightbliss10
Everyone loses hair. It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush—and that's normal. -
Are You Among the 'Sleepless Elite' — Or Just Sleep Deprived?
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 10:38am CDT by midnightbliss10
according to an article in the Wall Street Journal, most people who believe they're naturally "short sleepers" aren't really. -
Long Work Hours Linked to Heart Disease - ABC News
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 10:43am CDT by midnightbliss10
A study of 7,095 British civil service workers revealed that those who toiled 11 or more hours per day had a 67 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease than their 9-to-5 officemates. -
Exercise preserves, builds heart muscle | Reuters
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by midnightbliss10
(Reuters) - Consistent lifelong exercise preserves heart muscle in the elderly to levels that match or even exceed that of healthy young sedentary people, a surprising finding that underscores the value of regular exercise training, according to a new study. -
BBC News - Antibiotics have 'little effect' on cough and phlegm
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 10:42am CDT by midnightbliss10
Taking antibiotics for a bad cough which produces green or yellow phlegm is of little benefit, says Cardiff University research. -
Food Packaging Harbors Harmful Chemicals : Discovery News
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 10:29am CDT by midnightbliss10
Food packaging is a major route of exposure for people to two toxic chemicals: BPA and DEHP. Eating mostly fresh foods and avoiding cans and plastic containers can drastically reduce the levels of these chemicals in our bodies. -
Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Affect Older Generation Too - NYTimes.com
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 12:12pm CDT by midnightbliss10
More than 10 million Americans suffer from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. And while people tend to think such problems are limited to adolescence and young adulthood, Judith Shaw knows otherwise. -
Survey: Your Biggest Regrets, and How to Make Them Work for You
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 10:57am CDT by midnightbliss10
Regret is as universal an emotion as love or fear, and it can be nearly as powerful. So, in a new paper, two researchers set about trying to figure out what the typical American regrets most. -
FDA Bans Milk, Vegetable, Fruits Imported From Japan After Nuclear Plant Causes Radiation Fears - ABC News
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 10:40am CDT by midnightbliss10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today it will stop all milk products and vegetable and fruit products imported from the Japan's prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma from entering the U.S. -
Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology | Reuters
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 9:49am CST by midnightbliss10
Dependence on televisions, cellphones and laptops may be costing Americans dearly -- in lack of sleep. -
Toddlers' sleep, eating problems often go together | Reuters
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 11:44am CST by midnightbliss10
(Reuters Health) - Parents who have a hard time getting their babies and toddlers to sleep at night may also often have trouble at mealtime, new study findings suggest. -
Look at the bright side and live longer - Health - Behavior - msnbc.com
Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 11:27am CST by midnightbliss10
Today's lesson: be happy, live longer. Now science seems to back the glass half-full approach. -
Why Doctors Are Ordering Too Many CT Scans and MRIs - Yahoo! News
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 9:47am CST by midnightbliss10
CTs and MRIs routinely change the course of medical care, often for the better. But their use has become so routine that their lifesaving benefits are being increasingly overshadowed by the risks of overuse. -
Cell phone exposure increases brain cell activity - CNN.com
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 9:05am CST by midnightbliss10
The radiation emitted after 50 minutes on a mobile phone increases activity in brain cells. The radiation emitted after just 50 minutes on a mobile phone increases the activity in brain cells, according to a new government-funded study. -
US Researchers Defend Animal Testing : Discovery News
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 9:26am CST by midnightbliss10
US researchers defended animal testing, telling a small group at one of the biggest science conferences in the United States that not doing animal research would be unethical and cost human lives. -
Why toddlers throw temper tantrums - CNN.com
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 9:45am CST by midnightbliss10
# The average tantrum lasts about three minutes, according to Potegal's research # You can predict a tantrum down to the second # Kids from about 18 months to 4 years are simply hardwired to misbehave -
Everything you know about beating stress is wrong - Health - Aging - msnbc.com
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 12:49pm CST by midnightbliss10
If deep breaths, weekly yoga classes, and venting to your friends aren't helping you relax, you have plenty of company—and it's not your fault. New studies show that these supposedly tried-and-true anxiety busters are often just... well, a bust. -
Diet Goofs To Avoid - ABC News
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 11:09am CST by midnightbliss10
The fact is, it's possible to stop your pleasure- seeking brain from making menu decisions -- you just need to know what to look for and be knowledgeable about what counts as a "pitfall." Check out these common acts of food sabotage, plus our easy strategies for steering clear of … -
Working Mother's Dilemma: Parenting Guilt or Gelt - ABC News
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 10:47am CST by midnightbliss10
A New Study Links Maternal Employment to Child's Body Weight -
Canned Food Seals in BPA : Discovery News
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 12:18pm CST by midnightbliss10
There are traces of the worrisome chemical BPA in a wide variety of canned foods from supermarket shelves, found a new study. BPA is also present in products packaged in plastic and in one sample from the deli counter. -
Big Breakfasts May Pack Pounds on You: Study - The Early Show - CBS News
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 11:39am CST by midnightbliss10
Conventional nutritional wisdom says breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but a new study suggests big breakfasts may actually result in weight gain by adding calories to your daily intake. -
American Life Span Gains Shrinking : Discovery News
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 8:52am CST by midnightbliss10
Life expectancy is still rising, but not nearly at the same pace as other wealthy nations due to high rates of smoking and obesity. * Mortality records from 21 countries show the United States trailing behind nine other rich nations in life-span gains. * Cigarette smo … -
American Life Span Gains Shrinking : Discovery News
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 8:52am CST by midnightbliss10
Life expectancy is still rising, but not nearly at the same pace as other wealthy nations due to high rates of smoking and obesity. * Mortality records from 21 countries show the United States trailing behind nine other rich nations in life-span gains. * Cigarette smo … -
Healthy Choices in Fast Food for Children - ABC News
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:31am CST by midnightbliss10
According to the best-selling book, "Fast Food Nation," American children now get about one-quarter of their total vegetable servings in the form of potato chips and French fries. -
When Holiday Leftovers Go Bad - ABC News
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 11:18am CST by midnightbliss10
Re-Heating Doesn't Ensure Foods Are Safe For Second Round of Eating. After countless hours fussing over a holiday feast, you may see leftovers as liberation from the kitchen. -
Avoid Family Drama, Stay Home for the Holidays - ABC News
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 9:47am CST by midnightbliss10
Whether it's over the river and through the woods, or off to the airport and a transcontinental, the hustle and bustle involved in seeing family over the holidays can be physically and emotionally draining. -
News break: FDA estimates US livestock get 29 million pounds of antibiotics per year | Wired Science | Wired.com
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 11:19am CST by midnightbliss10
Food and Drug Administration posted without fanfare a report that many people have been waiting a long time for: Its first-ever estimate of the amount of antibiotics sold for use in food animals in the United States. Is it more or less than was expected? It's almost impossible … -
Too Many Cancers Still Spotted Too Late: CDC
Posted: November 25th, 2010, 11:58am CST by midnightbliss10
Although screening tests are widely available, many cancers aren't diagnosed until the disease is well-advanced and, therefore, less treatable, a new U.S. government report finds. -
Formerly Vegan Blogger Threatened by Angry Vegans - Los Angeles Restaurants and Dining - Squid Ink
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 9:55am CST by midnightbliss10
What happens when a prominent vegan defects and becomes an ardent omnivore? Death threats, of course. -
Who Needs Marriage? Men, Apparently � TIME Healthland
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 11:20am CST by midnightbliss10
Buried in the statistics of a new Pew survey, which informed TIME's current cover story, are a bunch of interesting numbers about how men feel about marriage. And on the whole, guys seem to be fonder of the institution into which they were allegedly drafted than women. -
David R. Hamilton, Ph.D.: Do Positive People Live Longer?
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by midnightbliss10
a host of exciting research has shown that attitude affects our health -- so much so, in fact, that a positive attitude can add years to our lives. -
You can lead kids to healthy food, but can psychology make them eat? - USATODAY.com
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by midnightbliss10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced what it called a major new initiative Tuesday, giving $2 million to food behavior scientists to find ways to use psychology to improve kids' use of the federal school lunch program and fight childhood obesity. -
The power of birth order - Parenting - TODAYshow.com
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by midnightbliss10
How do three kids with the same parents, living in the same house, develop such distinct personalities? A key reason seems to be birth order. -
Dry Pet Food Linked to Salmonella in Children - ABC News
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by midnightbliss10
A new study published Monday in Pediatrics suggests that some young children of pet owners may get salmonella poisoning just by touching surfaces that come into contact with dry cat and dog food. -
Cambridge scientists prove 'home is happiest' with help from mobile phones - Telegraph
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 10:29am CDT by midnightbliss10
The home might be associated with doing the chores or undertaking menial tasks to many but British scientists appear to have finally proved the old saying the "home is where the heart is". -
Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Prevent Infant Infections - Yahoo! News
Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by midnightbliss10
TUESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Children who derive all their nutrition from breast-milk during their first six months of life are less prone to a host of common infections, new Greek research says. -
Malaria comes courtesy of gorillas, DNA study shows | Reuters
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Malaria appears to have jumped to humans from gorillas, and the parasite may have spread globally from a single gorilla to a single human, researchers reported on Wednesday. -
FOXNews.com - Vampire Books Like 'Twilight' May Be Altering Teen Minds
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by midnightbliss10
FOXNews.com - Vampire Books Like 'Twilight' May Be Altering Teen Minds -
BBC News - Do our memories get better or worse with age?
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Our ability to recall events seems to sharpen as we get older but can it be trusted, asks Lisa Jardine in her A Point of View column. -
Female Athletes Compromise Their Fertility With Intense Training and Dieting - ABC News
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Women in Sports Who Train Too Hard Urged to Freeze Their Eggs Before It's Too Late. As women are increasingly involved in competitive sports or rigorous recreational activities, being too fit can hurt pregnancy chances, according to fertility specialists. -
US grapples with bedbugs, misuse of pesticides - Yahoo! News
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 10:43am CDT by midnightbliss10
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night exterminators. -
Bullying Among Girls: Child Experts Give Tips to Parents - TIME
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 10:53am CDT by midnightbliss10
Anthony and her co-author, Reyna Lindert, have developed a helpful technique for parents to employ. In brief, they advise observing the social situation, connecting with the child and guiding the child to the point that she is supported in her actions. -
Tainted Eggs Renew Calls For Food Safety Overhaul : NPR
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by midnightbliss10
The recall of a half-billion eggs after more than a thousand Americans have fallen ill from salmonella has some politicians and consumer advocates pushing for the first major overhaul of food safety laws in more than 70 years. -
Memory lapse or Alzheimer's? Multi-tasking fuels forgetting - USATODAY.com
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:27pm CDT by midnightbliss10
SAN DIEGO — Those twinges of forgetfulness that appear to be getting more pronounced may worry you. After all, the statistics are scary: Every 70 seconds, someone in the USA develops Alzheimer's. But every lapse isn't a signal that your memory is kaput. -
Meat Allergies: 12 Unusual Allergic Reactions Revealed - ABC News
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by midnightbliss10
What Commins and his colleagues found in their preliminary study of 60 patients was that some people may have an allergy to a carbohydrate naturally found within meat. He said that while allergies to certain proteins in meat has been documented before, such cases are very rare. -
Good friendships key to healthy living - Health - Behavior - msnbc.com
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by midnightbliss10
WASHINGTON — Having good social relationships — friends, marriage or children — may be every bit as important to a healthy lifespan as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medications, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. -
Home Medical Devices Injure 70K Kids Annually - CBS News
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by midnightbliss10
(AP) More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contact lenses are the leading culprit, the first detailed national estimate suggests. -
Study: Is Finicky Eating an Early Symptom of Autism? - TIME
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 10:45am CDT by midnightbliss10
New research on the finicky eating habits of children with autism finds that while autistic children tend to eat a less varied diet than other kids do, their dietary preferences have little negative effect on their height, weight and growth. -
Travel health: When tanning leads to third-degree burns - Telegraph
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by midnightbliss10
The charity Cancer Research UK has blamed the package-holiday boom of the Seventies for a huge rise in cases of melanoma, yet Britons still roast themselves while on holiday. -
How eating right can make you happy - Books - familyhealth - TODAYshow.com
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Eating the right foods at the right times can significantly boost your mood and energy and curb your stress, says Elizabeth Somer, author of "Eat Your Way to Happiness." Read an excerpt from her book and take a quiz to find out how your eating habits score. -
Warm But Watchful Parents Can Keep Kids From Heavy Drinking - Yahoo! News
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by midnightbliss10
THURSDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Although parents may not be able to stop their teen from experimenting with alcohol, a new study suggests that they do have a lot of influence when it comes to preventing their child from developing a heavy drinking habit. -
Study Links Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers to Cancer - ABC News
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers Linked to Elevated Risk, But Some Doctors Aren't Convinced -
Moms' full-time work tied to childhood obesity | Reuters
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by midnightbliss10
(Reuters Health) - The growing number of full-time working moms in the past few decades could be one of the factors contributing to the concurrent rise in childhood obesity, new research hints. -
CBC News - Consumer Life - Health food store advice not scientific: study
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by midnightbliss10
A Canadian study has found that staff in health food stores routinely give advice aimed at selling expensive supplements instead of supporting the health of the consumer. -
Pushed to Lower Salt Use, Food Industry Pushes Back - NYTimes.com
Posted: May 31st, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Positrons, the antimatter equivalent to electrons, were detected in gamma ray bursts during lightning storms. The campaign by Cargill, which both produces and uses salt, promotes salt as "life enhancing" and suggests sprinkling it on foods as varied as chocolate cookies, fre … -
The taste of tiny: Putting nanofoods on the menu - tech - 27 May 2010 - New Scientist
Posted: May 27th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by midnightbliss10
NOTHING says summer holidays quite like ice cream. On a hot afternoon by the sea, there's little to beat the simple pleasure of a cooling scoop of your favourite flavour. Can food get much more satisfying than this? -
Work Bullying Linked With Poor Sleep - Well Blog - NYTimes.com
Posted: May 19th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by midnightbliss10
New research shows that victims of work bullying often have sleep problems once they get home. -
Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: Two Sides of the Same Coin - TIME
Posted: April 30th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by midnightbliss10
Michelle Obama isn't the only person alarmed by the epidemic of childhood obesity. So is weight-control specialist Dr. Howard Shapiro. "Kids at the age of 12 are getting adult-onset diabetes," says Shapiro. -
Chocolate and Depression: Is There a Connection? - ABC News
Posted: April 27th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by midnightbliss10
The more clinically depressed people become, the more chocolate they eat, a study has found. People who tested positive for depression consumed about 60 percent more chocolate compared with people who had lower test scores. -
Seasonal allergies: Something to sneeze at
Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by midnightbliss10
The long, cold slog and all that sniffling and sneezing brought on by a never-ending string of colds going through the office or the kid's school is finally over — only to be replaced by all that miserable sniffling and sneezing triggered by trees and grasses coaxed back to lif … -
Catnaps May Reboot Your Brain, Aid Memory - CBS News
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:42am CST by midnightbliss10
Catnaps May Reboot Your Brain, Aid Memory -
Being Bored Could Be Bad For Your Health - Longevity | Prevention | Aging - FOXNews.com
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 11:30am CST by midnightbliss10
In a commentary to be published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in April, experts say there's a possibility that the more bored you are, the more likely you are to die early. -
The Truth About Milk, Raw Milk and Organic Milk | GymJunkies.com
Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 2:39pm CST by midnightbliss10
Some say no milk at all, while others say only raw milk, and yet other coaches encourage their athletes to drink it. This is definitely a discussion worth reading… Hre are 12 Fitness Experts Give Their Opinions On Whether Or Not Milk Is Healthy...