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Health

FDA Extends Review of AstraZeneca, Bristol Diabetes Drug Onglyza

The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it needs additional time to complete the...
» read full story April 23rd, 2009 - 21:13
NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that imposing a tax on sodas and sports...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 15:08
Lack of Self-Control May Predispose Kids to Weight Gain

Lack of Self-Control May Predispose Kids to Weight Gain

A study released in the April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association’s...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 16:04
Belly Fat Tied to Increased Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome

Belly Fat Tied to Increased Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome

Excess fat around the waistline has long been blamed for increasing the risk of heart disease,...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 14:07
Young Vegetarians More Prone to Eating Disorders

Young Vegetarians More Prone to Eating Disorders

Research has shown that meat is not a healthy option in our diet, especially if it is red or...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 14:09
Rapid Weight Gain in Early Infancy Predisposes to Childhood Obesity

Rapid Weight Gain in Early Infancy Predisposes to Childhood Obesity

I am sure every mommy is happy to see her baby has a good appetite. Even more, they don’t...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 19:23
Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Besides reducing the incidence of heart attacks and stroke, AstraZeneca’s cholesterol drug...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 14:10
Study Blames 10 Genes for Sudden Cardiac Death

Study Blames 10 Genes for Sudden Cardiac Death

Scientists at Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine together with an...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 17:56
Three out of Four Emergency Response Recruits Is either Overweight or Obese

Three out of Four Emergency Response Recruits Is either Overweight or Obese

A study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Harvard...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 15:58
Lose Weight! Live Longer!

Lose Weight! Live Longer!

We know for a fact that obese people have a high risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and...
» read full story March 18th, 2009 - 14:05
Obesity Raises Risk of Joint Replacement in People with Osteoarthritis

Obesity Raises Risk of Joint Replacement in People with Osteoarthritis

We know for a fact that obese people have a high risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and...
» read full story March 05th, 2009 - 18:22
Any Diet Is Good for Losing Weight as long as You Stick to It!

Any Diet Is Good for Losing Weight as long as You Stick to It!

Losing weight has always been a problem for overweight and obese people. There are so many books,...
» read full story February 26th, 2009 - 14:06
Your Waist May Offer A Picture Of Your Migraine Risk

Your Waist May Offer A Picture Of Your Migraine Risk

A new study shows that overweight people are more likely to have migraines than those who are...
» read full story February 14th, 2009 - 13:00
Study Finds that Obese Mothers Are Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects

Study Finds that Obese Mothers Are Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects

Researchers led by Katherine Stothard at Newcastle University in Great Britain found that the range...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 22:53
Obesity Linked to Birth Defects

Obesity Linked to Birth Defects

  Tuesday, British researchers informed that obese women were more prone to giving birth to...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 21:46
Obesity in Pregnancy May Result in Birth Defects

Obesity in Pregnancy May Result in Birth Defects

Obese pregnant women are at great risk of having babies with a wide range of birth defects,...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:16
Most Children Take Vitamins, But They Don’t Really Need Them

Most Children Take Vitamins, But They Don’t Really Need Them

According to a newly released study, most children who take vitamins don’t really need them....
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 17:00
Kids and Vitamins: Do They Really Need Them?

Kids and Vitamins: Do They Really Need Them?

According to a recent study carried out by researchers at the University of California,...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:00
Weight Loss Improves Urinary Incontinence In Women

Weight Loss Improves Urinary Incontinence In Women

Doctors often advise patients to lose weight if they’re at risk of developing certain...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 15:42
Women Are Weaker Than Men When It Comes To Favorite Foods

Women Are Weaker Than Men When It Comes To Favorite Foods

Scientists have discovered that when it comes to favorite foods, women can hardly say no. On the...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 21:58
Men Better Than Women In Resisting Food Temptations

Men Better Than Women In Resisting Food Temptations

  When it comes to goodies, who in the world can resist temptations? Apparently, men are able...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 13:05
Coca-Cola Sued Over Misleading Claims

Coca-Cola Sued Over Misleading Claims

The Center for Science in the Public Interest sued Coca-Cola last week saying the label of its...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 15:22
Coca-Cola Faces Suit over VitaminWater

Coca-Cola Faces Suit over VitaminWater

Nutrition advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest sued Coca-Cola on Thursday for...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 13:36
Too Little Sleep May Triple the Risk of Catching a Cold

Too Little Sleep May Triple the Risk of Catching a Cold

  Getting more sleep is always good for our health. Whether it prevents heart disease and...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 12:25
Two Existing Drugs May Help Obese People Lose Weight

Two Existing Drugs May Help Obese People Lose Weight

Two drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration together with hormone leptin may...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 12:53
Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say

Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say

It is a known fact that obesity has something to do cancer. New research appearing in the journal...
» read full story January 06th, 2009 - 15:24
UAMS Scientists To Begin Testing Breast Cancer Vaccine

UAMS Scientists To Begin Testing Breast Cancer Vaccine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences experts are a few steps away from beginning a new...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 16:04

Gastric Bypass Surgery Reverses Diabetes In Adolescents

Teens who undergo gastric bypass surgery are frequently relieved of Type 2 diabetes without delay,...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 13:22
Gastric Bypass Causes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes in Teens

Gastric Bypass Causes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes in Teens

A new study found out that weight-loss surgery can reverse diabetes in teenagers. The study, which...
» read full story December 29th, 2008 - 14:51
Even A Few Extra Pounds Increase Heart Failure Risk

Even A Few Extra Pounds Increase Heart Failure Risk

Not only obese, but also overweight people are exposed to a higher risk of heart failure, compared...
» read full story December 24th, 2008 - 14:28
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Movies

‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

"Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" was the star of the ceremony as it won three...
» read full story January 25th, 2009 - 14:45
Mariah Carey Plays Supporting Role in “Push”

Mariah Carey Plays Supporting Role in “Push”

  Singer Mariah Carey has taken a break from her pop activities to act in a new movie called...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 21:49
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Business

Coca-Cola Faces Suit Over VitaminWater

Coca-Cola Faces Suit Over VitaminWater

  Nutrition advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest sued Coca-Cola on...
» read full story January 17th, 2009 - 14:11
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People

TomKat Not Together at Golden Globes in January

TomKat Not Together at Golden Globes in January

Tom Cruise has earned a Golden Globe nomination for his funny performance as a seedy producer in...
» read full story December 20th, 2008 - 15:58
Oprah Winfrey Admits She Weighs 200 Pounds

Oprah Winfrey Admits She Weighs 200 Pounds

In the January issue of “O” magazine, which hit the newsstands this Tuesday, iconic talk-show...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 16:52
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U.S.

One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Activity Goals

One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Activity Goals

A report by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that approximately...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 22:34
CDC Declares Vermont City the Healthiest in the U.S.

CDC Declares Vermont City the Healthiest in the U.S.

Recently, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 18:54
Drug Prescriptions For Children Rising At Alarming Rates

Drug Prescriptions For Children Rising At Alarming Rates

More and more children in the United States are prescribed medication for chronic diseases,...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 12:26
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World

Obesity Rates Continue To Rise In 37 U.S. States

In spite of initiatives such as public service campaigns warning about the risks extra weight...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 21:55
Santa Clara: Time to Count Calories

Santa Clara: Time to Count Calories

In its fight against obesity, Santa Clara County will have, from September 1, a new law that will...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 17:20
Obese Criminal Sues over Weight Loss in Jail

Obese Criminal Sues over Weight Loss in Jail

An obese U.S. inmate charged with murder in Arkansas is suing the county, claiming he lost more...
» read full story April 28th, 2008 - 10:19
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Science

Too Little Sleep May Triple The Risk Of Catching A Cold

Too Little Sleep May Triple The Risk Of Catching A Cold

  Getting more sleep is always good for our health. Whether it prevents heart disease and...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 08:09
Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says

Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says

It is a known fact that obesity has something to do cancer. New research appearing in the journal...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 21:21
Holiday Myths Scrutinized By Researchers

Holiday Myths Scrutinized By Researchers

  Ah the holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas or Chanukah, or Capitalism, one and all,...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 22:14
Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 14:52
Obese Older  Women Have An Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

Obese Older Women Have An Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

A series of studies have shown that being obese or even overweight may boost a person’s risk of...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 21:03
Study: Obese People Experience Less Pleasure From Eating

Study: Obese People Experience Less Pleasure From Eating

When you see a person weighing more than usual, the first thought that crosses your mind is that...
» read full story October 18th, 2008 - 12:44
Low-Carb Diet Is The Best Choice To Lower Cholesterol

Low-Carb Diet Is The Best Choice To Lower Cholesterol

If you really want to lose weight and decrease your cholesterol level, you may try the...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 08:00
Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

As kids grow from pre-pubescence into teens, their rate of physical activity starts declining...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 20:19
Write Down Everything You Eat, A Method To Lose More Weight

Write Down Everything You Eat, A Method To Lose More Weight

People writing down what they eat every day lose on average twice as much weight as those who...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 13:52
Tart Cherries Are Good for the Heart…and Diabetes

Tart Cherries Are Good for the Heart…and Diabetes

Who would ever believe that such small cookies like tart cherries could do so much for your...
» read full story April 10th, 2008 - 15:19
Researchers Claim They Found The “Skinny” Gene

Researchers Claim They Found The “Skinny” Gene

The researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a new cause for obesity. According...
» read full story September 05th, 2007 - 16:08
By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

A new study from John Hopkins University reveals that if Americans continue with their bad habits...
» read full story July 22nd, 2007 - 18:38
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Specials

Brown Fat Makes You Slimmer

Brown Fat Makes You Slimmer

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that adults still have a type of fat that...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 15:24
Restless Legs Syndrome Associated with Obesity

Restless Legs Syndrome Associated with Obesity

Having too much belly fat appears to be an increasing risk even for developing restless legs...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 16:31
Get Rid of Extra Pounds! They Shorten Your Life!

Get Rid of Extra Pounds! They Shorten Your Life!

British researchers at the University of Oxford, through a new study, have warned once again...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 17:58
Want to Lose Weight? It’s All about Calories!

Want to Lose Weight? It’s All about Calories!

When it comes to losing weight everyone is an expert. Everyone, and here I mean women, knows at...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 14:58
Migraines May Now Have An Explanation: Too Much Belly Fat?

Migraines May Now Have An Explanation: Too Much Belly Fat?

Excess fat around the waistline has long been blamed for increasing the risk of heart disease,...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 15:06
Your Waist May Offer a Picture of Your Migraine Risk

Your Waist May Offer a Picture of Your Migraine Risk

A new study shows that overweight people are more likely to have migraines than those who are...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 15:35
Men – More Capable Than Women To Refrain From Food Temptations

Men – More Capable Than Women To Refrain From Food Temptations

Men are more capable than women to refrain from their desire to have more of their favorite...
» read full story January 21st, 2009 - 13:31
Gyms Have Special Offers for the New Year! Find a Fitness Club that Fits You

Gyms Have Special Offers for the New Year! Find a Fitness Club that Fits You

The first week of January is always the busiest time of the year for health clubs. According to...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 12:00
Hangover Cures Only Myths?

Hangover Cures Only Myths?

Researchers from Indiana University in the United States have recently managed to burst the...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 18:50
A Scrutinizing Look at Holiday Myths

A Scrutinizing Look at Holiday Myths

  Ah the holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas or Chanukah, or Capitalism, one and all,...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 17:08
Heavy Snorers Burn More Calories at Rest than Non-snorers

Heavy Snorers Burn More Calories at Rest than Non-snorers

People who snore heavily burn more calories than those who snore lightly, a new research shows....
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 15:55
Vivus’ Qnexa Proves Efficient in Obesity Trial

Vivus’ Qnexa Proves Efficient in Obesity Trial

As more and more people fight obesity, drug makers are trying to find solutions to help them. This...
» read full story December 14th, 2008 - 12:35
Oprah Winfrey Speaks About Weight Gain, Admits She Weighs 200 Pounds

Oprah Winfrey Speaks About Weight Gain, Admits She Weighs 200 Pounds

In the January issue of “O” magazine, which hit the newsstands this Tuesday, iconic talk-show...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 10:37
120-Pound Dog Survives Freezing Cold

120-Pound Dog Survives Freezing Cold

Miracles are part of our everyday life and, most of the time, you don’t even have to bother looking...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 17:35
Chemical In Our Stomach Might Help Us Fight Obesity

Chemical In Our Stomach Might Help Us Fight Obesity

As more and more people suffer from obesity and, consequently, obesity-related diseases,...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 14:26
Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

A new study found a connection between fast-food television advertisements and childhood...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 20:00
Couch Potatoes Have Now Something to Fear: Ban on Fast Food Adverts

Couch Potatoes Have Now Something to Fear: Ban on Fast Food Adverts

A new study demonstrates that banning fast food advertisements from children’s television programs...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:00
Weight Loss Surgery Improves Fertility

Weight Loss Surgery Improves Fertility

Women who become heavy with child after weight-loss surgery are prone to be healthier and less...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 15:38
Burlington’s Residents Know What Makes a City Healthy

Burlington’s Residents Know What Makes a City Healthy

Burlington, Vermont has been named the healthiest city in the United States and it is also...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 16:00
Corn – The Main Ingredient in Your Fast Food

Corn – The Main Ingredient in Your Fast Food

It has long been known that fast-foods don’t do you any good but still you can’t help yourself from...
» read full story November 16th, 2008 - 13:17
Obese Children Have Middle-Aged Arteries, a Sign of Future Heart Disease

Obese Children Have Middle-Aged Arteries, a Sign of Future Heart Disease

Obesity in children is a growing problem nowadays. Childhood obesity is considered an epidemic in...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 17:20
Large Waist Equals Elevated Death Risk

Large Waist Equals Elevated Death Risk

Your weight doesn’t bother you very much because you think it’s ok and because it seems to be just...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 14:22
Arteries of Most Obese Kids – As Thick and Stiff as Middle-Aged Adults’

Arteries of Most Obese Kids – As Thick and Stiff as Middle-Aged Adults’

Hundreds of previous studies have shown that obesity comes with a number of risks, such as heart...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 14:07
Fish Might Help Diabetics’ Kidneys

Fish Might Help Diabetics’ Kidneys

Including fish in your diet twice a week may prevent kidney damage if you’re diabetic, British...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 16:30
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

Vigorous Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

According to a study published in Breast Cancer Research, regular activity such as running, heavy...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 13:00
Vigorous Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk by 30%, Study Shows

Vigorous Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk by 30%, Study Shows

Vigorous exercise reduces a woman’s breast cancer risk by about 30 percent, according to a new...
» read full story November 02nd, 2008 - 14:35
Vigorous Exercise Found to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Vigorous Exercise Found to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Choosing a healthy life means to maintain a balance in everything. It means having a balanced diet...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 14:21
Diabetes Rate Up 90%

Diabetes Rate Up 90%

A study shows that in the past 10 years the rate of people suffering from diabetes has increased...
» read full story October 30th, 2008 - 21:31
Anti-Obesity Drug Acomplia Gets Suspended in Europe

Anti-Obesity Drug Acomplia Gets Suspended in Europe

The European Medicines Agency wants Sanofi-Aventis SA’s anti-obesity drug Acomplia out of the...
» read full story October 24th, 2008 - 16:50

Puppies Help Kids Shed Fat

Sydney - Old people with pets live longer and are healthier than those who don't share their home...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 10:07
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