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Tackle obesity like smoking, expert says
Tackling the global obesity epidemic will require governments to take similar action to that many used to curb smoking, a top researcher said on Wednesday.
Diet pills may harm brain development
A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted wiring needed for brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising concerns about using such medications in children.
Dietitian hired to arrest police officer obesity
Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles.
'Mmm' hormone makes food look tasty
A  hormone that makes people eat more works by causing food to look tastier. This natural molecule, named ghrelin, actually improves perception and memory when it comes to food.

Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

Ustekinumab injections every 3 months a more convenient regimen than current therapies.


New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices

Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say.


Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls

After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key.


'Mitochondrial Eve' Research: Humanity Was Genetically Divided For 100,000 Years

Humanity was genetically divided for as much as 100,000 years, according to new findings. Climate change, reduction in populations and harsh conditions may have caused and maintained the separation.

Molecular 'Clock' Could Predict Risk For Developing Breast Cancer

A chemical reaction in genes that control breast cancer provides a molecular clock that could one day help researchers more accurately determine a woman's risk for developing breast cancer and provide a new approach for treatment.

El Niņo May Have Been Factor In Magellan's Pacific Voyage

Archaeologists show that Ferdinand Magellan's historic circumnavigation of the globe was likely influenced in large part by unusual weather conditions -- including what we now know as El Niņo -- which eased his passage across the Pacific Ocean, but ultimately led him over a thousand miles from his intended destination.

Exercise & Fitness

Physical Activity Affected By Social Status

How Exercise Changes Function Of Heart

Aerobic Exercise Helps Boost Brainpower Of Elderly

Aerobic Exercise Boosts Older Bodies, Minds

Health News

General practitioners filling the gap of inadequate dental services

What Is Needed To Become A Doctor?

CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine For Elderly People

Health Care Costs To Increase For Families With Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage

Illinois Governor Rolled Over Medicaid Bills To Hide Problems With Budget

   

Nutrition

Obesity contributes to global warming: study (Reuters)

Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders (Reuters)

France reports leveling childhood obesity rates (Reuters)

Childhood obesity levelling in France: studies (AFP)

Obesity may start as early as baby's bottle: researchers (AFP)

Unilever says new milkshake helps control appetite (Reuters)

Diet World News

Healthy Weight Is A Must For Heart Patients

Obesity Prevalent In Several Ethnic Groups

Reason for concern in childhood and adolescent obesity

Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite, Helps Weight Loss

Obesity may raise dementia risk by up to 80%

   

Other Health News

General practitioners filling the gap of inadequate dental services

Tips To Prevent Recreational Water Illness

Terguride Receives ODD For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment

Manufacturer Removes Remaining Stocks Of Trasylol

SFDA Approves First-To-Market Generic Biapenem Injection Anxin

Healthy Eating

Cooking Healthy Foods on the Grill

Where to Start?

Make Meals Healthy and Easy

Good Fish, Bad Fish

Searching for Chocolate Eaters

 

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