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Skin Color Gives Clues to Health
Researchers have found that
the color of a person's skin
affects how healthy and
therefore attractive they
appear, and have found that
diet may be crucial to
achieving the most desirable
... > full story
Smoking Gun: Just One Cigarette Has Harmful Effect On Arteries Of Young Healthy Adults
Even one cigarette has
serious adverse effects on
young adults, according to
new research. ... > full story
Poor In Rural Oregon Face 'Double Binds' When Getting Food
Those in poverty in rural
Oregon often know what kinds
of foods they should be
eating, but face tough
choices between eating well
and spending less money for
... > full story
Phytochemicals In Plant-Based Foods Could Help Battle Obesity, Disease
The cheeseburger and French
fries might look tempting,
but eating a serving of
broccoli or leafy greens
first could help people
... > full story
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse for Toddlers, Obese Children
November 18, 2009 — Some children may suffer greater consequences of secondhand smoke exposure. In both toddlers and adolescents, obesity enhances the cardiovascular toxicities of secondhand smoke exposure. Toddlers had ... > full story -
Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health
November 11, 2009 — Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time ... > full story -
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Coffee And Nighttime Jobs Don't Mix, Study Finds
November 4, 2009 — Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to recent research. A new study has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep ... > full story -
Losing While Cruising To The Store: Obesity Linked To Fewer Neighborhood Food Options
October 27, 2009 — Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study. ... > full story -
Junk Food Diet Causes Rats’ Brain Pleasure Centers To Become Progressively Less Responsive
October 27, 2009 — Brain pleasure centers became progressively less responsive in rats fed a diet of high-fat, high-calorie food, a new study has found. As the changes occurred, the rats developed compulsive overeating ... > full story -
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Puberty A Gateway To Heart Disease For Canada's Teens
October 27, 2009 — A seven-year ongoing study examining over 20,000 Canadian grade 9 students shows most already have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and ... > full story -
Anti-Smoking Law Helps Waiters To Quit Smoking In Spain
October 20, 2009 — Researchers in Spain have studied the impact of the law banning smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants on those working in these places. The results are positive - 5% of waiters have ... > full story -
Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk
October 13, 2009 — Individuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a five-year period, according to a new ... > full story -
Phthalates Hard To Avoid In Food: Junk Food No Worse Than Healthful Food For These Potentially Harmful Substances
October 5, 2009 — Phthalates -- the softening agents in synthetic materials -- were a hot topic during the last decade and have been linked to deformities in the male genitals, diabetes, premature births and excess ... > full story -
Teen Attitudes Toward Smoking Linked To Likelihood Of Drinking And Using Drugs
October 3, 2009 — New research looks at the specific ways parents and peers influence teenagers to smoke, drink and use marijuana in ... > full story
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