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BMI Differences: The Immigrant Equation
May 5, 2011 — The obesity problem plaguing Canadians is a story heard frequently these days. For Katerina Maximova, making connections between the rising body mass index, or BMI, among native-born Canadian versus ... > full story -
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Night Owls at Risk for Weight Gain and Bad Diet
May 4, 2011 — Staying up late every night and sleeping in is a habit that could put you at risk for gaining weight. People who go to bed late and sleep late eat more calories in the evening, more fast food, fewer ... > full story -
New Evidence That Caffeine Is a Healthful Antioxidant in Coffee
May 4, 2011 — Scientists are reporting an in-depth analysis of how the caffeine in coffee, tea and other foods seems to protect against conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and heart disease on the most ... > full story -
'Fatting In': Immigrant Groups Eat High-Calorie American Meals to Fit In, Study Finds
May 3, 2011 — Immigrants to the United States and their US-born children gain more than a new life and new citizenship. They gain weight. Now psychologists show that it's not simply the abundance of high-calorie ... > full story -
Young Adults' Beliefs About Their Health Clash With Risky Behaviors
May 2, 2011 — Nine out of 10 Americans between ages 18-24 believe they're living healthy lifestyles -- yet most eat too much fast food, drink too many alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages and engage in other ... > full story -
Living With a Smoker May Raise Blood Pressure in Boys
May 1, 2011 — Exposure to secondhand smoke, even at extremely low levels, is associated with increased blood pressure in ... > full story -
Children Held Captive in Smoky Vehicles
May 1, 2011 — It is absolutely unacceptable to subject children to any tobacco smoke exposure in cars, according to ... > full story -
Canada Faces Obesity Epidemic, Legislative Changes Are Vital
April 26, 2011 — With the increase in numbers of overweight children and young adults, Canada and other developed countries are facing an obesity epidemic and legislative approaches are required to address this ... > full story -
Flame Retardants at High Levels in Pet Dogs, Study Finds
April 26, 2011 — Scientists have found chemical flame retardants in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans, but lower than levels found in a previous study of ... > full story -
When a Salad Is Not a Salad: Why Are Dieters Easily Misled by Food Names?
April 19, 2011 — Dieters are so involved with trying to eat virtuously that they are more likely than non-dieters to choose unhealthy foods that are labeled as healthy, according to a new study. It seems dieter focus ... > full story
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