Lebanon smoking ban takes effect, sparking anger
A smoking ban in all closed public spaces, including coffee shops, restaurants and bars, went into force in Lebanon on Monday under new legislation that promises hefty fines for lawbreakers.
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Sep 03, 2012 |
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Walking's benefits go beyond exercise
More Americans are going for a walk, a promising trend to help fight obesity and improve overall health, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health
Aug 31, 2012 |
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What's best for very low birth weight babies
While the health benefits of breast feeding baby are well known, a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Pediatrics finds that, for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, a small amount of fortification can im ...
Pediatrics
Aug 16, 2012 |
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Nurses as effective as doctors in treatment of HIV patients
Nurse-centred care of HIV patients can be just as safe and effective as care delivered by doctors and has a number of specific health benefits, according to a new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University ...
HIV & AIDS
Aug 14, 2012 |
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Study examines effects of growth hormone-releasing hormone on cognitive function
Treatment with growth hormone-releasing hormone appears to be associated with favorable cognitive effects among both adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy older adults, according to a randomized clinical trial ...
Neuroscience
Aug 06, 2012 |
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UK medical school teaching on physical activity virtually 'non-existent'
UK medical school teaching on physical activity is "sparse or non-existent," finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine today.
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Jul 27, 2012 |
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New lipid screening guidelines for children overly aggressive, researchers say
Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new commentary authored by three physician-researchers at UCSF.
Pediatrics
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Active surveillance cost-effective for prostate cancer
(HealthDay) -- In a theoretical cohort of 120,000 men, selecting active surveillance for prostate cancer results in considerable cost savings at five and 10 years of follow-up, compared with immediate treatment, ...
Cancer
Jul 13, 2012 |
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Weight gain after quitting smoking higher than previously thought
Giving up smoking is associated with an average weight gain of 4-5 kg after 12 months, most of which occurs within the first three months of quitting, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Overweight and Obesity
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Strawberries activate protection protein to prevent cardiovascular disease
Strawberries, the traditional summer treat associated with Wimbledon could be serving up some unexpected health benefits.
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Jul 05, 2012 |
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Unemployed Americans face greater risk of mortality: study
Employment policy is also health policy according to a University of British Columbia study that found that workers experienced higher mortality rates if they didn't have access to social protections like employment insurance ...
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Jun 28, 2012 |
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Task force recommends screening all adults for obesity
(HealthDay) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new guidelines Monday recommending that doctors screen all of their patients for obesity and when appropriate, refer them to a comprehensive ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 26, 2012 |
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CRN assesses current state of scientific research for nutritional supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry's leading trade association, today released its comprehensive report, The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition). The updated book, which ...
Health
Jun 20, 2012 |
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Hidden vitamin in milk yields remarkable health benefits
A novel form of vitamin B3 found in milk in small quantities produces remarkable health benefits in mice when high doses are administered, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College ...
Medical research
Jun 14, 2012 |
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9 out of 10 non-elderly Californians will be covered under Affordable Care Act: study
Nine out of 10 Californians under the age of 65 will be enrolled in health insurance programs as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a joint study by the UC Berkeley Center for Labor ...
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Jun 14, 2012 |
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