Month: February 2012
US to Review Diet Treatment Once Rejected
| But thousands of people here in central California, where Qnexa's inventor ran a weight–loss clinic, and others across the country have not had to wait for the drug's approval. Through a regulatory loophole of sorts, many obesity doctors prescribe two … See all stories on this topic » |
 New York Times |
Alkaline diet latest Hollywood weight–loss trend
| Palinski says that while the alkaline diet dishes up healthy foods with actual science behind them, when it comes to pH levels… "There's been no human medical research studies that have proven any of the claims of the alkaline diet. See all stories on this topic » |
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Joint US-Thai military exercise
By GrabNetworks Thai and US conduct live fire exercise in Cobra Gold – Asia's biggest military exercise. Nick Rowlands reports. The Epson Stylus® Pro 3880 and 4900 Designer Editions were created to specifically meet the unique needs of graphic …
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Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery Helps Men Retain Sexual Function (HealthDay)
Startup's weight loss app is like having a 24/7 diet coach
Weight loss programs focus on the wrong thing by exhorting people to cut down on all calories. And that may be a big reason why people regain what they lost in just a few years. That is the guiding philosophy of a new Minnesota mobile health startup …
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Idaho Falls seniors use exercise to prevent falls
Proper medication and consistent exercise are the only effective actions that keep the disease at bay, he said. A couple of years before the diagnosis, he fell and broke his arm. His mobility has been limited since the accident.
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Obesity Linked to BPA Exposure (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY: Bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen, is wreaking havoc with the health of Americans in particular. China and Canada alike have deemed BPA a dangerous chemical, but the U.S. seems to be oblivious to the connection between its super-sized citizens and this chemical that has been linked to ailments such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
System to catch fake drugs has idled for years (AP)
AP – The news this week that a fake version of the cancer medicine Avastin has made its way into the United States highlights a longtime concern: There are few safeguards to make sure fake drugs can be spotted before they make it to your doctor’s office.
In California, Private Efforts to Keep Exercise in Schools – NYTimes …
The Redwood City School District points to how physical education has become a luxury as California schools have cut budgets, experts say.
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Local sailor takes part in nation's largest amphibious training exercise
Navy Seaman Michael G. Schultz, son of Leroy Schultz of Cleveland, Texas, is a Riverine crewman with Riverine Squadron 3, Yorktown, Va., and was one of approximately 20000 participating in our nation's largest amphibious training exercise in 10 years, …
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Pumping Iron Best Exercise in Parkinson's
This study found that weight training may ease Parkinson's disease symptoms better than a mix of stretching, aerobics, and strengthening exercises long term. Note that Parkinson's patients who lifted weights maintained a 7.3-point advantage in the …
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