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Health Tip: Think Before You Eat
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mindless eating can cause the calories to add up quickly, and before you know it your pants are more snug than usual. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice to consider before you start eating: continue reading »
Health Tip: Think Before You Eat ...Are You Really Hungry?
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mindless eating can cause the calories to add up quickly, and before you know it your pants are more snug than usual. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice to consider before you start eating: continue reading »
U.S. Winter Storm Death Roll Stands at 6
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The winter storm besetting much of the United States so far has resulted in at least six deaths and has caused the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights, authorities announced Wednesday. continue reading »
DEA’s Proposed Regulations for Disposing of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Disposal of Controlled Substances in the Federal Register Dec. 21. continue reading »
‘Not Fair!’ How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
December 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Everyday teen issues can contribute to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, researchers say. Fights between siblings can lead to anxiety, depression and lower self-esteem, a new study contends. continue reading »
Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
December 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In large U.S. survey, Oklahoma ranked lowest while Washington, D.C., ranked highest. Residents of several Southern states are among the most likely to have poor heart health in the United States, a new study finds. continue reading »
Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips For Kids, With Fewer Calories
December 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study finds tots who ate the healthier alternatives were just as satisfied. In a new study, children who were given combined snacks of cheese and vegetables co continue reading »
Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit: Study
December 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Spinal disorder patients who didn't smoke reported much less discomfort. Quitting smoking helps reduce back pain in people being treated for spinal problems, according to a new study. continue reading »
Hispanic Current Events: Latinos Applaud EPA’s Updated Air Quality Standards
December 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
“Voces Verdes” is applauding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing air quality standards for fine particulate matter, or soot. Voces Verdes is the independent, non-partisan voice of Latino leaders for the environment. continue reading »
Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
December 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
But 681,000 kids are still mistreated, report finds. The number of child abuse and neglect cases reported in the United States in 2011 fell for the fifth consecutive year continue reading »
Study Shows Junk Food Taxes are Paying Off
December 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Food-pricing strategies can reduce dietary inequalities, researcher says. Taxing soft drinks and foods high in saturated fats and providing subsidies for fruits and vegetables continue reading »
Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis
December 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Review found smoking during pregnancy and in the home raised odds of dangerous bacterial infection. Exposure to secondhand smoke -- during their mother's pregnancy or later in continue reading »
STUDY: Regular Exercise Prolongs Life, Except for Latinos Where No Benefits Were Found
December 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A new study suggests that physically active people are likely to live several years longer than inactive people. But Hispanics, for reasons that aren't clear, didn't get any gain from being more active. continue reading »
Cilantro’s Health Benefits
December 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Cilantro contains an antibacterial compound, dodecenal, that has shown to be a safe, natural means of fighting salmonella, a frequent and sometimes deadly cause of foodborne illness. continue reading »
STUDY: Living in Hispanic or Black Community Increases Your Obesity-Risk
December 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A new study by James B. Kirby, Ph.D., and Lan Liang, Ph.D., researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and other researchers investigated the complex relationship between racial/ethnic composition of communities and obesity levels. continue reading »
