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(CNN) - For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it? A study just released in the British Medical Journal found that when moms consumed a moderate amount of alcohol,
For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it?
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:03:28 GMT
(CNN) - Total costs for health care services are expected to rise 6.5 percent next year, when the Affordable Care Act fully kicks in. That's according to a report released Tuesday by PWC's Health Research
Total costs for health care services are expected to rise 6.5 percent next year, when the Affordable Care Act fully kicks in.
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No matter your skin tone, dermatologists say the best protection against the sun is putting on sunscreen, whether you're outside for 30 minutes, or three hours.
Unprotected exposure to the sun could lead to sunburn, or in some cases, skin cancer. No matter your skin tone, dermatologists say the best protection against the sun is putting on sunscreen, whether you're outside for 30 minutes or three hours.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology...
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Teen Obesity By: Wendy Ray
(Sikeston, MO)--A Heartland teenager is speaking out on teen obesity. 17 year old Valerie Estes is leading her way to a healthier lifestyle. She says gastric bypass surgery is to thank.
"I just felt out of place," Valerie says. "I didn't fit in with everyone else, attention was drawn to me." Valerie has struggled with her weight her entire life. She says she tried everything to lose it. "I tried many diets, all kinds of them," she says. "Exercise, nothing worked. I'd lose it, then I'd gain back even more." So Valerie tried something else, gastric bypass surgery. "I've lost a whole person," she says.
In just one year, Valerie's lost 179 pounds. Valerie chose gastric bypass surgery, after she saw the success an aunt and a cousin had with the surgery. Before the operation, Valerie's stomach was about the length of a ruler. Now, her stomach is about three inches long, or the size of an index finger. Part of Valerie's stomach was re-attached to her small intestine. Since her stomach was dramatically reduced, so was her appetite. "Now I have an appetite but nothing like it was," she says. Lunchtime at school, and every meal for that matter, is different for Valerie now. She can't drink sodas, or eat sugar. It's a very strict diet, high in protein. It's definitely a lifestyle change, but one that Valerie says she'll make, to feel like everyone else at school. She hopes her story will encourage other teens who struggle with their weight to never give up. "Exercise, walk," she says. "There's always something you can do."
Gastric bypass surgery was the best option for Valerie, it's not for everyone. There can be serious complications which can lead to death. Only a doctor can determine if you're a candidate for gastric bypass.
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