Health
Study finds secret to cutting sugary drink use by teens
A new study shows that teenagers can be persuaded to cut back on sugary soft drinks – especially with a little help from their friends.
Mar 26, 2014
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News tagged with water consumption
Health
Moderate coffee consumption does not lead to dehydration
New research, published today in the PLOS ONE, has found no evidence for a link between moderate coffee consumption and dehydration. The research, conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham School of Sport and ...
Jan 9, 2014
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Health
Slower-paced meal reduces hunger but affects calorie consumption differently
Obesity rates in the United States increased from 14.5% of the population in 1971-1974 to 35.9% of the population in 2009-2010. It's believed that one contributing factor to expanding waistlines is the reported increase in ...
Dec 30, 2013
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Diabetes
Diabetes apps among top 10 doctors recommend to patients
(HealthDay)—Apps for managing diabetes and calculating the risk of cardiovascular disease are among the top 10 apps doctors recommend to their patients, according to researchers at Medical Economics.
Aug 31, 2013
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Health
Diets of pregnant women contain harmful, hidden toxins
(Medical Xpress)—Pregnant women regularly consume food and beverages containing toxins believed to pose potential risks to developing fetuses, according to researchers at the University of California in Riverside and San ...
Aug 7, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Second to US in obesity, Mexico wants kids to slim down
Mexico, second in obesity in the world after the United States, wants its children to cut down on the soft drinks and fatty foods that have made them the chubbiest kids in Latin America.
Oct 20, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds green tea reduces inflammation, may inhibit prostate cancer tumor growth
Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy had reductions in markers of inflammation, according to data presented at the 11th Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer ...
Oct 19, 2012
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Other
New model predicts environmental effect of pharmaceutical products
Most synthetic chemical products used in consumer goods end up unchanged in the environment. Given the risks this could pose for the environment and human health, researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) ...
Jul 28, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UTI: This common infection can be serious
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious.
Jan 15, 2024
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Health
Youth empowerment program can prevent childhood obesity
A first-of-its-kind study had Worcester youths create their own narratives about reducing sugary drink consumption, successfully leading to behavior changes and preventing excess weight gain.
Aug 1, 2019
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