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September 28, 2016

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Red Meats, Dairy, Linked to Early Death

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Unknown Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke Associated With Increased Mortality

Sep. 26, 2016 — A new biomarker has identified known and unknown exposure to second-hand smoke and confirmed a strong association to increased mortality in non-smokers, according to a new study. The results provide ... read more

Exercise Can Increase Levels of Hunger-Promoting Endocannabinoids Even If You Are Sleep-Deprived

Sep. 26, 2016 — A research group has investigated how levels of endocannabinoids -- which target the same receptors as cannabis -- are affected by short sleep ... read more

Is It Safe to Get Up Close and Personal With Food Allergy Triggers?

Sep. 14, 2016 — Allergists realize people who are severely allergic to a food can experience great anxiety when encountering the food in any form. Kids, in particular, can get extremely nervous about the idea of ... read more

Broccoli V. French Fries: Appealing to Teens' Impulse to Rebel Can Curb Unhealthy Eating

Sep. 12, 2016 — By appealing to widely-held adolescent values, it's possible to reduce unhealthy eating habits and motivate better food choices among adolescents, a ... read more

Healthy Diet Boosts Children’s Reading Skills

Sep. 13, 2016 — A healthy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent ... read more

Three in Four Don't Know Obesity Causes Cancer

Sep. 8, 2016 — Three out of four people in the United Kingdom are unaware of the link between obesity and cancer, according to a new report. The nationwide survey found that people from lower socioeconomic ... read more

High Variability Suggests Glycemic Index Is Unreliable Indicator of Blood Sugar Response

Sep. 7, 2016 — The glycemic index value of a food can vary by 20 percent within an individual and 25 percent among individuals, according to the results of a ... read more

Diagnosing, Managing Food Allergies: A Guide for Physicians

Sep. 6, 2016 — A new review aims to help physicians diagnose and manage food allergies in children and adults. The article looks at recent evidence from guidelines, randomized controlled trials and other ... read more

Young People Exposed to Vaping Ads Less Likely to Think Occasional Smoking Bad for Health

Sep. 6, 2016 — Exposure to advertisements for e-cigarettes may decrease the perceived health risks of occasional tobacco smoking, suggests new research, prompting ... read more

Small Study Shows the Effects of Smoking on Reducing Calorie Intake

Sep. 5, 2016 — A new study shows that smoking reduces calorie intake, possibly modulated by its effect on levels of the hormone ghrelin (also known as the hunger ... read more

Smoking Can Cause Damage To Your DNA, Even Years After You Quit

Indonesia Hopes to Guard Against Zika Virus With Airport Larvae Traps

It Doesn't Look Like Surviving Cancer Always Leads To A Healthy Life

Singapore's Neighbors Step Up Arrivals Checks After Zika Outbreak

How Can We Make Tomorrow's Doctors Healthier Now?

Sep. 21, 2016 — A randomized study aims to learn whether wearing activity trackers and incorporating physical activity education helps student-physicians improve their activity levels. Researchers say they're ... read more

Age Limit for Federal Food Assistance Program Is Increasing Food Insecurity

Sep. 20, 2016 — A problem has been found with regard to the requirement that when children turn five, they are no longer eligible to receive food assistance from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, ... read more

Gardening as a Child May Lead College Students to Eat More Veggies

Sep. 19, 2016 — As researchers nationwide try to get college students to eat healthier foods, they’re finding that gardening may lead to a lasting habit of eating more fruits and vegetables. That’s a recent ... read more

What Vitamins, Nutrients Will Help Prevent Glaucoma from Worsening?

Sep. 14, 2016 — A healthy lifestyle, consisting of balanced nutrition, moderate exercise, and appropriate rest is an important part of your overall health and well-being and can help prevent illness too. A recent ... read more

Healthy Eating Standards Still Not Fully Adopted Among YMCA After-School Programs

Sep. 9, 2016 — Healthy Eating standards represent a means of increasing fruit, vegetable, whole grain, and water intake among adolescents by providing healthy snacks in conjunction with education on healthy eating. ... read more

Employees of Medical Centers Report High Stress, Negative Health Behaviors

Sep. 8, 2016 — Approximately 15 to 20 percent of adults in the U.S. will report high levels of stress, several American surveys have found. A new study has identified stress and burnout as a major problem employees ... read more

European Standards to Prevent Repeat Heart Attacks Launched Today

Sep. 6, 2016 — European standards to prevent repeat heart attacks have now been released. The consensus document outlines the steps patients and healthcare professionals can take to prevent recurrent heart ... read more

More Than 57,000 Children Become Overweight or Obese During Primary School

Aug. 31, 2016 — Every year, 57,100 children who started primary school in England at a healthy weight end up obese or overweight by the time they leave, according to new ... read more

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Could Be Key for Children With Autism Getting Enough Sleep

Aug. 30, 2016 — Experts believe that a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy may be the key for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have problems ... read more

'Nudges' Help Students Select Healthy Lunches

Aug. 30, 2016 — With back-to-school season in full swing, imagine this: Your child orders lunch via computer and gets a little message saying he or she needs to add more nutritious food groups. That combination ... read more

Mediterranean Diet Associated With Lower Risk of Early Death in Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Aug. 29, 2016 — The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to results from the observational ... read more

20 Cent School Intervention Stops Unhealthy Weight Gain in Children

Aug. 27, 2016 — A school intervention costing less than 20 cents per child has stopped unhealthy weight ... read more

Diet, Exercise, Both: All Work Equally to Protect Heart Health

Aug. 24, 2016 — For those who need to lose weight, taking off a few pounds by dieting, exercising or both is powerful protection against cardiovascular ... read more

Direct and Active Parent Involvement Key to Healthy Living for Kids

Aug. 24, 2016 — Parents who directly and actively engage their children in healthy living behavior -- instead of passively 'supporting' the behavior -- are significantly more likely to see their kids meet ... read more

Children Should Eat Less Than 25 Grams of Added Sugars Daily

Aug. 22, 2016 — New recommendations are designed to keep kids healthy, experts recommend children consume less than six teaspoons of added sugars per day. Children and teens should limit their intake of ... read more

One Approach Can Prevent Teen Obesity, Eating Disorders, New Guidelines Say

Aug. 22, 2016 — A single approach can prevent both obesity and eating disorders in teenagers, according to new ... read more

Study to Explore the Scale of Physical Activity, Nutritional Health Messaging at Major Sporting Events

Aug. 18, 2016 — An international consortium is examining how physical activity and nutritional health messages are promoted in the run up to and during large-scale sporting ... read more

Physical Training and Social Support Reduce Frailty and Malnutrition

Aug. 17, 2016 — A training program for the reactivation of older and frail people has achieved remarkable success. It was revealed that physical training and addressing nutrition-relevant aspects with the aid of ... read more

Unhealthy Habits Cost Canadians Six Years of Life

Aug. 16, 2016 — Unhealthy habits are costing Canadians an estimated six years of life, according to a study. Researchers found that smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, and unhealthy alcohol consumption ... read more

Personalized Nutrition Is Better Than a 'One Size Fits All' Approach in Improving Diets

Aug. 16, 2016 — People receiving personalized nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits including consuming less red meat and reducing their salt intake, a study has ... read more

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