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Exercise and limited TV time may keep kids trim (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

08/22/2008 majac Uncategorized

Children who regularly exercise and limit their time in front of the TV and computer are much less likely to be overweight than their peers, a new study suggests.
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Is there an exercise gene I’m missing? (Hampton Union)

08/22/2008 majac Uncategorized

Lately, my lack of physical condition seems to be staring me straight in the face. This is ironic since everywhere I go these days people seem to say, “Oh my, have you lost weight? You look great.”
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Stem Cells and Breast Surgery

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

(5 stars)
This story could have touted a novel and untested cosmetic procedure, but instead the reporting is appropriately cautious and balanced. Excellent job listing the potential harms.

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FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug.
Source: HealthDay

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3.4 Million Seniors Hit Medicare ‘Doughnut Hole’

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

In many cases, enrollees stop taking meds as they reach this coverage gap, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

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Face Transplants Show Promising Results

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

2 cases demonstrate efficacy of surgery, but tissue rejection must be monitored, reports say.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy After Menopause Reduces Symptoms

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

It reduced problems with sleep, sexual functioning and hot flashes, study finds

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Source: HealthDay

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Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

It’s unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence.
Source: HealthDay

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Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

Inattentiveness contacting others can lead to injuries, death while walking or driving.
Source: HealthDay

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Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use

08/22/2008 majac Your Health Matters

But landmark report also says mass media anti-tobacco campaigns work, too.
Source: HealthDay

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Military Assignments May Decrease Aspects Of Physical Fitness (Medical News Today)

08/22/2008 majac Uncategorized

Physical training is part of the job of U.S. Army soldiers, but access to physical fitness facilities and training time may be limited during combat deployments. While limited training may result in a loss of fitness, the physical requirements of warfighting may offset some of the negative effects.

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Is there an exercise gene I’m missing? (The Rockingham News)

08/22/2008 majac Uncategorized

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