Health Tip: Rules for the Pool
(HealthDay News) — Accidental drowning is a leading causes of death among children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Month: July 2012
Stressful Jobs Linked to Heart Woes in Women
Scientists urge fresh push for AIDS cure
International scientists on Thursday urged a new push for a cure to AIDS, saying the three-decade epidemic is outpacing medications to curb it.
Almonds a healthy snack substitute for dieters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Substituting almonds for less healthy foods could help dieters stick to a calorie-controlled diet, and lower their cholesterol at the same time, says a new study. "Nuts, and in this case almonds, shouldn't be on the ‘do …
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South Africa reports new success in saving newborns from HIV
About 117,000 babies were saved from HIV infection last year under South Africa's scheme to prevent mothers from passing on the disease during childbirth, health official said Thursday.
Conscious weight loss: Lose pounds, boost energy
Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, says perhaps the safest and easiest way to lose weight is to remove meat entirely from your diet. By doing this, he says, you … But I see little point in singling out …
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2 New Weight–Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
| THURSDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of two new weight–loss drugs within the past month — the first such medications in 13 years — won't be a panacea for America's obesity epidemic, health … See all stories on this topic » |
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An exercise in poverty
Coming to that understanding was the purpose of the poverty exercise, sponsored by the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council. About 50 people participated. Most were from private and public agencies that work with the public. All were assigned to be …
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Can exercises prevent illness?
Without any doubt there is a strong unbreakable connection between health and exercise that most of us don't recognize as an imperative in our lives. When thinking about exercises most of people see it as a help to make a desirable physical appearance.
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Meditation, exercise may cut sick days from colds
Previous work has suggested that people who exercise or have low stress levels are less likely to get sick. To test whether exercise and positive thinking could actually prevent illnesses, Barrett and his colleagues studied 149 people randomly assigned …
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Crisis opens up new paths in search for AIDS funds
The star-studded world AIDS conference opening in Washington on Sunday will hear urgent appeals for funds at a crucial point in a war now in its fourth decade.