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Gym Class Reduces Probability of Obesity, Study Finds for First Time
May 20, 2013 — Little is known about the effect of physical education on child weight, but a new study finds that increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the ... > full story -
Making Ice-Cream More Nutritious With Meat Left-Overs
May 20, 2013 — Most of the animal proteins found in the meat industry waste have, until now, been underutilized. The challenge is to transform such waste into food of higher functionality and added ... > full story -
Newer Diabetes Medications May Have Additional Cardiovascular Benefits
May 17, 2013 — A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular ... > full story -
Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
May 16, 2013 — Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the ... > full story -
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
May 16, 2013 — New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the ... > full story -
Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity
May 15, 2013 — A dominant and useful bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila is present in the intestinal system of all humans, from babies to the elderly. This microorganism is found in the intestinal mucus layer ... > full story -
New Research Shows What Raises and Lowers Blood Pressure: Cell Phones, Salt and Saying Om
May 15, 2013 — Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United ... > full story -
Body Fat Hardens Arteries After Middle Age
May 15, 2013 — Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has ... > full story -
Cardio and Weight Training Reduces Access to Health Care in Seniors
May 14, 2013 — Forget apples -- lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new ... > full story
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