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Pediatrics

Starting healthy heart habits in childhood

Most people know that high blood pressure and cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease. But what they often don't think about is starting prevention in childhood.

Jan 22, 2016

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Medical research

Brain receptor regulates fat burning in cells

Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered an unusual regulator of body weight and the metabolic syndrome: a molecular mechanism more commonly associated with brain cells. Lowering levels of P75 neurotrophin receptor ...

Jan 12, 2016

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Health

Nutrition expert applauds latest federal dietary guidelines

While early reaction to the new dietary guidelines released by the federal government on Thursday focused on new warnings about added sugar, sodium and meat, a University of Georgia expert noted the report is largely consistent ...

Jan 8, 2016

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Cardiology

New statistics show one of every three US deaths caused by cardiovascular disease

One of every three deaths in the U.S. in 2013 were from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, while heart disease and stroke were the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide, according to American Heart Association's ...

Dec 16, 2015

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Overweight & Obesity

What contributes to healthy living behaviors among children? It depends...

Scientists from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute participated in several peer-reviewed articles that published today in the International Journal of Obesity Supplements. The series (including ...

Dec 8, 2015

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Neuroscience

Brain disorder may increase miscarriage and preeclampsia risk in pregnancy

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a disease often confused for multiple sclerosis, may increase a woman's risk for miscarriage and preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to a study published in the November 18, 2015, ...

Nov 18, 2015

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Cardiology

Taking public transportation instead of driving linked with better health

Riding the bus or train to work is associated with a lower risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2015.

Nov 8, 2015

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Psychology & Psychiatry

If you want your child to bring home better grades, stop yelling and try this

The end of the year is speeding towards us, and for teachers, kids and parents alike, that means one thing – report card time.

Oct 29, 2015

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Sleep disorders

Sleep apnea treatment may reverse unhealthy brain changes

(HealthDay)—Sleep apnea treatment may reverse changes in brain stem activity associated with increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.

Sep 15, 2015

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Ophthalmology

Additional time spent outdoors by children results in decreased rate of nearsightedness

The addition of a daily outdoor activity class at school for three years for children in Guangzhou, China, resulted in a reduction in the rate of myopia (nearsightedness, the ability to see close objects more clearly than ...