Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Gene discovery offers new path for Alzheimer's research
A new gene variant has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, and this association is strongest among elderly blacks.
Jul 9, 2013
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Health
Many kids missing out on healthy lifestyle
(HealthDay)—Only half of American youths get the recommended amount of exercise and less than one-third eat the suggested amount of fruits and vegetables each day, according to a federal government study.
Jun 25, 2013
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Pediatrics
Nutrition experts offer tips on healthy summer eating for kids
(Medical Xpress)—Summer time can often be a free-for-all when it comes to children and their eating habits, said one University of Alabama nutrition expert. There are, however, several things parents can do to help make ...
Jun 20, 2013
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Health
One-third of students' diets affected by lack of funds
(Medical Xpress)—More than a third of university students say their diets have been affected by a lack of funds, according to the results of a new Massey University/Westpac survey.
Jun 11, 2013
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Pediatrics
Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers
Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy ...
May 4, 2013
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Health
Centenarians a happy lot, survey says
(HealthDay)—Centenarians are more likely to be content with their lives than aging baby boomers are, and these oldest Americans tend to put more stock in healthy eating habits and exercise as keys to happiness, a new survey ...
May 3, 2013
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Health
Smoking prevention in schools: Does it work?
Smoking prevention in schools reduces the number of young people who will later become smokers, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. For young people who have never smoked, these programmes ...
Apr 29, 2013
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Health
TEDMED: Get the joy back into health and wellness
(HealthDay)—Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, led the stage presentation "Can Joy Be the Key That Unlocks the Puzzle?" at TEDMED 2013, held from April 16 to 19 in Washington, ...
Apr 22, 2013
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Health
Healthy doctors make healthy patients, study finds
Patients are more likely to follow preventive health practices like getting a flu shot or mammography if their doctors do likewise, researchers at the University of British Columbia and in Israel have discovered.
Apr 8, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
When teens focus on TV, obesity risk rises
(HealthDay)—It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.
Apr 8, 2013
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