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Fast-Food Liver Damage Can Be Reversed, Experts Say
Diets high in fast food can
be highly toxic to the liver
and other internal organs,
but that damage can be
reversed, says one of the
country's leading experts on
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Happily Marrieds Have Lower Blood Pressure Than Social Singles
Happily married adults have
lower blood pressure than
singles with supportive
social networks. Both men
and women in happy marriages
scored four points lower on
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Hissing Cockroaches Are Popular, But They Also Host Potent Mold Allergens
Their gentle nature, large
size, odd sounds and
low-maintenance care have
made Madagascar hissing
cockroaches popular
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Increased Allergen Levels In Homes Linked To Asthma
Results from a new national
survey demonstrate that
elevated allergen levels in
the home are associated with
asthma symptoms in allergic
individuals. The study
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Nutrition For The Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
May 9, 2008 — For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's ... > full story -
Physical Activity, Healthy Eating And BMI Not Linked In Older Teens
May 2, 2008 — Contrary to what many researchers expect, physically active older teens don't necessarily eat a healthier diet than their less-active contemporaries. And there appeared to be no link between body ... > full story -
Developmental Changes In Adolescence Raise Men's Heart Disease Risk, Study Shows
April 23, 2008 — The risks and protection from cardiovascular disease appear to emerge during adolescence. Boys had a rapid increase in insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk and girls had a decrease -- despite ... > full story -
Macadamia Nuts Can Be Included In Heart Healthy Diet, Study Suggests
April 14, 2008 — Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to ... > full story -
Teens Who Have TV In Their Bedroom Are Less Likely To Engage In Healthy Habits, Study Shows
April 7, 2008 — Older adolescents who have a bedroom television are less likely to engage in healthy activities such as exercising, eating fruits or vegetables, and enjoying family meals. They also consumed larger ... > full story -
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Changing School Environment Curbs Weight Gain In Children, Study Shows
April 7, 2008 — Small changes in schools lead to big results when it comes to preventing childhood obesity, according to a new study. The school-based intervention, which reduced the incidence of overweight by 50 ... > full story -
Short, Long Sleep Duration Is Associated With Future Weight Gain In Adults
April 4, 2008 — Both short and long sleeping times predict an increased risk of future body weight and fat gain in adults. Short and long duration sleepers were 35 percent and 25 percent more likely to experience a ... > full story -
Children Fed Diet of Poor Nutrition on Saturday Morning Television
April 2, 2008 — Nine out of ten food advertisements shown during Saturday morning children's television programming are for foods of poor nutritional quality, according to researchers. During a sample of 27.5 hours ... > full story -
Overweight Kids Need Less Intensive Exercise For Effective Weight Loss, Study Suggests
April 2, 2008 — Overweight kids are better off doing less intensive exercise if they are to shed the pounds effectively, suggests a study of pubescent boys. The researchers assessed the rate at which fat was burned ... > full story -
New Research Dispels Myth That Cigarettes Make Teenage Girls Thinner, But Smoking May Stunt Growth Of Teenage Boys
April 1, 2008 — New research shows teenage girls who smoke cigarettes are no more likely to lose weight than girls who don't smoke, dispelling a commonly-held belief. In addition, boys who smoke cigarettes show a ... > full story
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