 August 31, 2010
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Pesticide Exposure May Cause Attention Problems in Children
Children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while in the womb have a greater risk for developing attention disorders, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives and reported by HealthDay News.
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August 26, 2010
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Who Knew Weight Loss Could Be This Simple?
Middle-aged and older adults ate fewer calories and shed more pounds when they drank two cups of water before a meal compared with those who didn’t, according to research presented at the American Chemical Society meeting and reported by HealthDay News.
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August 24, 2010
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Certain Veggies May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
If you love salads, you’ll probably feel even better about eating your leafy greens after hearing this news. These vegetables just might reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in BMJ and reported by HealthDay News.
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August 19, 2010
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Childhood Obesity Still Highest Among Minorities
Although studies show childhood obesity rates leveling off, for certain ethnic groups they have climbed, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics and reported by HealthDay News.
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August 17, 2010
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Teen Asthma and Allergies Linked to Tylenol Use
Teenagers who regularly used Tylenol (acetaminophen) were more than twice as likely as other adolescents who didn’t pop the over-the-counter med to have asthma and other allergies, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and reported by HealthDay News.
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August 12, 2010
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Tighten Up That Tummy or Suffer the Consequences
People with the largest waistlines have twice the risk of dying over a 10-year period compared with those sporting smaller midsections, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine and reported by The Associated Press.
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August 10, 2010
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Study: Early Puberty May Increase Adult Breast Cancer Risk
Puberty is a natural part of growing up. But premature physical maturity (a.k.a. precocious puberty), currently on the rise among girls as young as age 7 or 8, could do more than trigger self-esteem issues—it may increased breast cancer risk later in life, according to a study published in Pediatrics and reported by msnbc.com.
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August 05, 2010
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Low-Carb Diets May Be More Heart Healthy
Both low-fat and low-carb diets can help you shed pounds, but the latter may offer more heart health benefits, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and reported by The Associated Press.
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August 03, 2010
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Scientists See Bigger Benefits in Eye Exams
New research findings may help doctors create better screenings for certain vision disorders so people can address the problems before they become serious, according to a news release from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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