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• Diabetes Rate May Double by 2034

  Created: Wednesday, December 02 2009 01:46

  Researchers Say Nov. 27, 2009 -- If nothing is done, the number of Americans with diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years and spending on the disease will nearly triple, a new study shows. ...

• Sleep Apnea May Cause Nighttime Urination

  Created: Tuesday, December 01 2009 01:47

  People who wake up during the night to urinate shouldn't automatically blame a urological problem. Sleep apnea, a breathing-related sleep disorder, could be the cause. ...

• Many pregnant women take drugs harmful to baby

  Created: Tuesday, December 01 2009 01:46

  In a study, they found that many pregnant women still take medications long known to cause birth defects....

• Exercise shows opposing effects on appetite

  Created: Monday, November 30 2009 04:38

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise seems to simultaneously make people hungrier, yet more readily satisfied by a meal -- and differences in these responses from person to person may help explain why some exercisers shed pounds more easily than others, r...

• Herbal supplements may raise blood lead levels

  Created: Monday, November 30 2009 04:37

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some herbal supplements may boost the levels of lead in the blood of women, new research shows. ...

• Two-Thirds of Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Created: Monday, November 30 2009 01:28

  Consumer Reports' latest test of fresh, whole broilers bought in 22 states reveals that two-thirds of birds tested harbored salmonella and/or campylobacter, the leading bacterial causes of food-borne disease. ...

• Eating less meat "will cut climate change and save lives"

  Created: Monday, November 30 2009 01:27

  People should eat less meat to reduce climate change and save thousands of lives a year, a government-funded report has said. ...

• Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time

  Created: Wednesday, November 25 2009 03:00

  Young children may spend more time watching television than parents estimate, if time in front of the tube at preschool is taken into account, researchers said....

• Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids

  Created: Wednesday, November 25 2009 02:58

  Children who are exposed to tobacco in the womb and to lead during childhood are almost eight times more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children with no such exposures, researchers have found. ...

• Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall

  Created: Wednesday, November 25 2009 02:57

  MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Problems with the popular arthritis drug Vioxx, including increased risk for heart attack, stroke and death, were known for years before the drug's voluntary withdrawal from the market in 2004, a new report says. ...

• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

  Created: Wednesday, November 25 2009 02:54

  (HealthDay News) -- Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found. ...

• Exercise important in teens' blood pressure control

  Created: Wednesday, November 25 2009 02:51

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular exercise may help keep teenagers' blood pressure in check, regardless of their body weight, a new study suggests....

• A few extra pounds may help elderly live longer

  Created: Tuesday, November 24 2009 04:42

  (Reuters Health) - Prior to reaching the golden years, too much body fat tends to increase the risk of dying, but extra weight may have the opposite effect for older adults, a new study hints....

• New guidelines push back age for Pap smears

  Created: Tuesday, November 24 2009 04:41

  (Reuters) - Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued on Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment....

• Complex Picture Emerges for Fat's Impact on the Eye

  Created: Tuesday, November 24 2009 04:37

  A fat-filled diet may put younger women at risk for future age-related macular degeneration, although the effect varies by type of fat, researchers found. ...

• Diet Rich in Processed Food Linked to Increased Risk for Depression

  Created: Tuesday, November 24 2009 04:33

  Patients who consume a diet rich in high-fat dairy products and fried, refined, and sugary foods are at increased risk of developing depression, whereas those whose diet is rich in fish, fruit, and vegetables are at lower risk of developing depression, a ...

• Company "knew Vioxx drug was dangerous"

  Created: Tuesday, November 24 2009 04:32

  Evidence that the painkiller Vioxx might increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes emerged nearly four years before the drug was voluntarily withdrawn from the market, research has shown. ...

• Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

  Created: Monday, November 23 2009 03:39

  THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a ...

• Dehydration Affects Mood, Not Just Motor Skills

  Created: Monday, November 23 2009 03:38

  Dehydration has long been known to compromise physical performance. Now, a new study provides insight into the effects of mild dehydration on young athletes, and possibly into the lives of people too busy to consume enough water daily. ...

• Getting dirty could be good for your child

  Created: Monday, November 23 2009 03:38

  Children should be allowed to get dirty more often because being too clean can impair the skin's ability to heal itself, research suggests. ...