Oncology & Cancer
Study reveals new dietary risk factors for colorectal cancer
Fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits, crisps and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer, according to new research.
Jul 15, 2013
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Health
Report shows some improvements in child well-being
(HealthDay)—Preterm births are continuing to decline and smoking levels are at their lowest ever, but obesity has remained stable and diet quality still falls short of recommendations, according to the federal government's ...
Jul 12, 2013
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New rules aim to rid US schools of junk foods
(AP)—High-calorie sports drinks and candy bars will be removed from vending machines and cafeteria lines at all U.S. schools as soon as next year, replaced with diet drinks, granola bars and other healthier items.
Jun 27, 2013
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Black students drink more soda when available at school
The availability of sugar-sweetened or diet soda in schools does not appear to be related to students' overall consumption, except for African-American students, who drink more soda when it's available at school, finds a ...
May 15, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global
(AP)—Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world, intensifying a push against critics who say its drinks pack on the pounds.
May 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dark chocolate improves calmness
(Medical Xpress)—Good news for chocolate lovers. New research from Swinburne University of Technology has found that the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and contentedness.
May 3, 2013
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Interview: UN puts spotlight on 'stunted' kids
(AP)—The United Nations Children's Fund says more than a quarter of children under the age of 5 worldwide are permanently "stunted" from malnutrition, leaving them physically and intellectually weak and representing a scandalous ...
Apr 16, 2013
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Mexico City tries to get salt shakers off tables
(AP)—Salt and lime with tequila. Salt with your iced "michelada" beer. Salt and chili on fruit and even candy. Mexicans love salt, so much so that some estimates show them eating nearly three times the recommended amount ...
Apr 11, 2013
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Cardiology
Researchers discover new link between heart disease and red meat
A compound abundant in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks has been found to promote atherosclerosis – or the hardening or clogging of the arteries – according to Cleveland Clinic research published ...
Apr 7, 2013
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Coca-Cola puts new sweetener in U.K. Sprite
It's about to get difficult finding a can of regular Sprite in the United Kingdom.
Mar 6, 2013
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