Health News
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Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 18, 2012 CommentJust 20 minutes a day improved insulin resistance of overweight children
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Belly Fat Adds to Diabetes Risk in Obese Adults, Study Finds
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 18, 2012 CommentInsulin resistance also a factor in developing type 2 disease
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BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 18, 2012 CommentHowever, it's not proven that the chemical causes increased weight
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Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 18, 2012 CommentCosts in diabetes, heart disease, health care dollars will skyrocket if current trends go unchecked
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Advocates: 39 States' Obesity Rates to Pass 50 Percent
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:26AM September 18, 2012 Comment
Belly fat
NEW YORK (AP) — A group campaigning against obesity predicts that by 2030 more than half the people in 39 states will be obese — not merely overweight, but obese.
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Study suggests tie between BPA and child obesity
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:16AM September 18, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — A provocative new study suggests a connection between the BPA chemical used in food packaging and childhood obesity but the researchers say their findings don't prove it's the cause.
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New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 18, 2012 CommentMaker-funded studies found reduction in symptoms such as abdominal pain
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Self-Harm Associated With Premature Death in Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 18, 2012 CommentCauses include suicide, accidents and disease, researchers say
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New Study Debunks Virus Theory for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 18, 2012 CommentFinding refutes earlier paper; cause remains unknown
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Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2012
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Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 18, 2012 CommentEven for a minute
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Health Tip: Managing With Psoriasis
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 18, 2012 CommentLearn to tame emotions and stress
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Study: Military drinking 'culture' now a 'crisis'
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:43AM September 18, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: Troops do it for fun, to ease the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood.
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Studies Show Limits, Promise of Laser Removal of Tattoos
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentNew technology may eventually speed up process, but effectiveness will still vary among individuals
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Study Assesses Blood Thinner Use After Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentResuming warfarin after a few days is best, researchers conclude
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Comparison of Obesity Surgeries Turns Up Surprising Results
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentMore popular method is less successful for maintaining weight loss, study says
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Cigarette Taxes 'Disproportionately Burden' the Poor, Report Says
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentFound low-income smokers spent 25% of income on the habit, compared with only 2% among those better off
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Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentBut their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report shows
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Extra Steps Urged to Cut Alcohol, Drug Use in Military: Report
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 17, 2012 CommentInstitute of Medicine suggests more screening, updated treatments for substance abuse
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For U.S. Hispanics, Cancer—Not Heart—Is Top Killer
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:40AM September 17, 2012 Comment
Hispanic father and adult son
NEW YORK (AP) — Cancer is now the leading killer of Hispanics in the U.S. — the latest sign it's beginning to displace heart disease as the nation's top cause of death.
