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Friday, January 21, 2011

Economic Insecurity & Stress in a Capitalist Society Contribute to Epidemic Obesity Problems

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American University researchers unveil new theory behind the 30 year explosion in obesity.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 01/21 at 11:37 AM
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Monday, January 17, 2011

New Reason to Not Light Up: Smoking Causes Genetic Damage within Minutes After Inhaling

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As if the known associated risks weren’t already enough to avoid smoking; 18 different types of cancer, 3,000 deaths daily around the world, millions of chemicals with each inhale.  Now scientists have determined that cigarette smoke causes harmful changes to human DNA within minutes, resulting in mutations known to cause cancer.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 01/17 at 05:03 PM
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Obesity Causing First Ever Shorter Life-Spans

For the first time in history, the next generation of Americans will not live as long or longer than their parents due to complications from obesity.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 01/13 at 04:14 PM
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Friday, January 07, 2011

Expert Says Health Care Reform Good, Information Inadequate

Health care reform as presented will be good for Americans, according to Dr. Joel Rudin, a professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship Department in the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J. He’s available to comment.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 01/07 at 11:31 AM
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Thursday, January 06, 2011

Women with MS More Likely to Have MS-Related Gene Than Men

Women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have a gene associated with multiple sclerosis than men with the disease and it is this gene region where environment interacts with the genetics, according to a study published in the January 5, 2011, online issue of Neurology®.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 01/06 at 02:31 PM
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Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Average Child May Get 7 Radiation Scans by Age 18

“Our findings indicate that more awareness about the frequent use of these tests may be needed among care providers, hospitals and parents,” says Adam L. Dorfman, M.D., clinical assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases and of radiology at the U-M Medical School.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 01/04 at 12:29 PM
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Monday, December 20, 2010

Writing Down Your Weight-Loss Goal Will Help You Reach that New Year’s Resolution

The first step to reaching your ideal weight in the New Year may be as simple as writing it down, says Dr. Christopher J. Mosunic, a specialist in weight management and diabetes at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 12/20 at 05:24 PM
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Monday, December 13, 2010

We Spend More Time Sick Now Than A Decade Ago

We spend fewer years of our lives without disease, even though we live longer. A 20-year-old today can expect to live one less healthy year over his or her lifespan than a 20-year-old a decade ago.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 12/13 at 01:17 PM
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

New Era for Weight Watchers Healthy Dieting System

The new era of Weight Watchers is here. The world-renowned leader in weight management has announced s a successor to its popular POINTS weight loss system – the new PointsPlus program.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 11/30 at 01:23 PM
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Monday, November 29, 2010

Breastfeeding While Taking Seizure Drugs May Not Harm Child’s IQ

There’s good news for women with epilepsy. Breastfeeding your baby while taking your seizure medication may have no harmful effect on your child’s IQ later on, according to a study published in the November 24, 2010, online issue of Neurology.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 11/29 at 03:44 PM
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