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Recent data shows a shocking jump in youth diabetes. A new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics said 1 out of 4 youth in the U.S. is diabetic or pre-diabetic.
Recent data shows a shocking jump in youth diabetes. A new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics said 1 out of 4 youth in the U.S. is diabetic or pre-diabetic.
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter.
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee...
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:04 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:04:08 GMT
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:13 AM EDT2012-05-17 09:13:38 GMT
(CNN) – A new study links U.S. veterans exposed to improvised explosive devices to the same dementia-like brain disease found NFL players. The research suggests there is a common thread that binds those
A new study links U.S. veterans exposed to improvised explosive devices to the same dementia-like brain disease found NFL players.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:27 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:27:18 GMT
(CNN) - New guidelines are redefining addiction in a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The American Psychiatric Association produces the book. A New York Times article
New guidelines are redefining addiction in a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions involved with processing social information.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.
Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection.
Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals.
Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions.
Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions.
While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.
While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.
Statins -- commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- can significantly lower the risk for heart disease in people with no history of vascular disease, according to a new study.
Statins -- commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- can significantly lower the risk for heart disease in people with no history of vascular disease, according to a new study.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
MONDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it's easier said than done, with six of 10 smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit, according to the American Lung Association.
However, preparing a quit-smoking plan can greatly improve your chances of success.
"Quitting smoking is the single most important step smokers can take to improve their health," Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the lung association said in an association news release. "The start of a fresh New Year is a great time for smokers to implement their plan to quit smoking and reap the health and financial benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle."
Here are some proven tips and resources that have helped thousands of people quit smoking, the lung association said.
Various types of treatments and different over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to help people quit smoking. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist or visit the American Lung Association website.
Pick your quit day a few weeks ahead of time and mark it on the calendar. Try to choose a quit day when you won't be under a great deal of stress. As the day approaches, gather the medications and other quit aids you require and plan how you're going to deal with situations that make you want to smoke.
Exercise every day. This will help improve your energy levels and mood, as well as help prevent weight gain. Walking is an ideal way to reduce the stress of quitting. You also need to eat a balanced diet, drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
Ask for support from family, friends and co-workers and consider joining a stop-smoking program so that you don't have to quit alone.
With the popularity of the Back to the Future franchise spawning new products, Mattel is the latest company to jump in the Delorean and race up to 88 miles per hour.
If you overspent during the holidays and now have bills that you must repay, you are not alone. Last year, 13.6 million Americans were still paying off holiday bills... in October!
Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it's easier said than done, with six of 10 smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit.
Tis the season... for gift cards. If you received one you don't want to use, there are ways to turn it into either one you want or into cold hard cash.
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