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U.S. Teens Heading for Heart Trouble: Study
May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
High 'bad' cholesterol, pre-diabetes or diabetes affect almost one-quarter of teens. Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say. continue reading »
Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Including the day, time and duration. Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches. The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary: continue reading »
Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids’ Accidental Death: CDC
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Swimming lessons can help protect toddlers, experts say. Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report. continue reading »
People With HIV at Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac Death
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study finds an increased risk even among patients with well-controlled disease. People with HIV/AIDS are four times more likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest than those in the general population, a new study finds. continue reading »
Health Tip: Tame Your Food Cravings
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Wait 20 minutes, since cravings usually are short-lived. Food cravings can pull you off course when you're trying to diet and eat in a healthful way. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers continue reading »
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs. A new study finds that black patients with scleroderma have more sever continue reading »
FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks. U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers will meet Thursday to decide whethe continue reading »
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped. Now there's another reason to hate your commute. continue reading »
42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Stemming obesity rate might save an estimated $550 billion over two decades. If no action is taken to halt the rising obesity rate in the United States, 42 percent of the U.S. population could be obese by 2030, a new study warns. continue reading »
Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Including no babbling or pointing by age 1. Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions. continue reading »
Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Data from more than 75,000 people showed that having a higher BMI, in itself, is harmful. A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of deve continue reading »
How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mouse study suggests synthetic form of compound found in grapes deserves a look. Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging. continue reading »
Disparities Report Highlights Health Care Challenges For Racial and Ethnic Minorities
May 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Underscores importance of Affordable Care Act efforts to improve health care quality and access. The latest National Healthcare Disparities Report released today by the Agency for He continue reading »
Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC
April 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Transportation workers among those getting the least shuteye, researchers say. Many American workers get fewer than six hours of sleep each nigh continue reading »
Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report
April 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Even Los Angeles showed lowest smog levels in more than a decade, data found. Air quality in America's most polluted cities has improved significantly over the past decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association. continue reading »
