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| Obesity Gene and Why Some Gain Weight as They Age TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A defective gene linked to obesity appears to affect impulse control and food choices. And this could explain why people with the gene have so much trouble maintaining a healthy weight as they age, a new U.S. ... | |
| Extreme weight loss: 5 key strategies (CNN) -- You see it on TV all the time: People losing hundreds of pounds, going from couch potatoes to athletes, transforming themselves into different (and happier) human beings. How do they do it when most people struggle to lose 10 or 15 pounds? | |
| US salmonella outbreak widens, 574 sick: health agency WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Another 50 people have suffered salmonella poisoning linked to Foster Farms chicken, bringing the total to 574 cases in the United States since March 2013, health officials said on Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and ... | |
| Sanofi, Lilly pursue Cialis over-the-counter approval PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi and Eli Lilly and Co have agreed to pursue regulatory approval for over-the-counter sales of erectile dysfunction treatment Cialis, the French and U.S. drugmakers said in a statement on Wednesday. Cialis is currently available by ... | |
| Memory Problems After Chemo Linked to Brain Changes TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer survivors who had chemotherapy show changes in brain activity during multitasking chores, according to a new Belgian study. These findings may partly explain the phenomenon dubbed "chemo ... | |
| Global recession tied to rising obesity rates: OECD report A starving economy is padding the world's obesity rate, according to a new report. The study, published Tuesday by The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, looked at the "obesity epidemic" in 34 countries, finding the global average of ... | |
| ACSM: Study Confirms Structured Activity Aids Mobility in Elderly A study published online May 27 in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirms that moderate-intensity physical activity reduces mobility problems in older adults. This research was released to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of ... | |
| Durability of Class I ACC/AHA Recommendations Varies The durability of class I American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines varies, according to research published in the May 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) ... | |
| Baby born from mother in coma goes home from UCSF hospital SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A baby born to a Fresno woman who is in a coma has gone home, but his mother will remain in the hospital. The father Brian Lande posted a message Monday night on a Facebook page for his wife. It reads: "My boy, West, was ... | |
| Cancer center ads more emotional than informative NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Television and magazine advertisements from cancer centers often tug at people's heartstrings, but rarely provide information needed to make a decision about cancer treatment, says a new study. “I think there is a concern in ... | |
| Blood flow differences may explain puberty A new study has found that the amount of blood flowing to a young man's head before puberty drastically slows while a young girl's blood flow increases. Puberty, Business Insider reports, is the defining process of development. The new findings in this study ... | |
| Sierra Leone: Ebola Virus Spreads From Guinea West Africa's Ebola outbreak appears to have spread to Sierra Leone, the World Health Organization said Monday. One death in a village near the border with Guinea has been confirmed by a laboratory as Ebola, and four other deaths are considered suspect ... | |
| Debate over gun control, mental health starts anew Elliot Rodger's rampage Friday is the latest in a growing list of mass killings that highlight the complicated intersection of mental illness and access to guns. The killing spree followed a host of red flags and has again raised the question: What can be done to ... | |
| Area poverty rate linked to incidence of certain cancers Incidence of certain cancers in specific neighborhoods varied considerably based on the area's poverty level, according to study results. Areas with high poverty had greater rates of Kaposi's sarcoma and laryngeal, cervical, penile and liver cancers, whereas ... | |
| Phoenix fitness among bottom third of big cities The Valley's issues included high rates of obesity, smoking, diabetes and asthma. Still, the report found that Phoenix ranked No. 20 in such health measures. (Photo: Getty Images). Story Highlights. The American Fitness Index ranked Phoenix as the 36th most ... | |
| Sunblock: Getting the facts Summer is starting and it's important to protect your skin. Studies have shown that applying the correct sunscreen can protect you from developing skin cancer and can even keep you looking younger. But knowing what kind of sunscreen to purchase can be a ... | |
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| 90% of Wikipedia medical entries are inaccurate, say experts Do NOT try to diagnose yourself on Wikipedia! 90% of its medical entries are inaccurate, say experts. Problem caused by allowing ordinary users to create, delete and edit pages; Drug companies have been accused of deleting data about side effects ... | |
| Stores may have received tainted beef (CNN) -- — Check your ground beef before you grill this Memorial Day weekend. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says stores in at least 15 states may have received beef contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The service announced this week ... | |
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| Your Income Might Influence Your Risk for Certain Cancers TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Some cancers in the United States are tied to poverty, while others are more common among the wealthy, researchers report. In the poorest areas of the country, the incidence of cancer is generally lower than in ... | |
| Federal Trial Begins Tuesday on Wisconsin's Abortion Law The law signed by Governor Scott Walker requires doctors performing abortions to obtain admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. Federal Judge William Conley will decided whether the provision violates the U.S. Constitution and whether it poses an ... | |
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