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Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:17:58 EST

Infants and young children who don’t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says.



BPA From Dental Sealants, Fillings: Is It Safe?


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:07:01 EST

BPA leaches from dental sealants and "white" non-amalgam fillings -- but dentists can take simple steps that greatly decrease risk from the controversial plastics ingredient.



Heart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:39 EST

Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.



The Downside of Weight Loss


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:23:24 EST

A new study shows blood levels of substances known as persistent organic pollutants were higher in people who had lost weight compared with those who maintained or gained weight.



Money Can Only Buy So Much Happiness


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:24:11 EST

Money may shape your outlook on life, but it can only buy so much when it comes to your daily happiness, a study suggests.



Memory Loss May Be More Common in Men


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:10:15 EST

Men may experience mild loss of memory and thinking skills more often than women, new research suggests.



Meat Protein Risky in Low-Carb Diets


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:56:39 EST

A low-carb diet based on vegetable proteins may be healthier than one based on meats, says a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.



Omega-3s and Fish: Facts on DHA and EPA in Fish


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:06:03 EST

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty layers of cold-water fish and shellfish. Which fish are best for omega 3s? Which fish should you limit due to mercury?



Omega-3 Functional Foods: Fatty Acids in Cereal & More


Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:27 EST

Found in everything from eggs to eye cream, are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet?



Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk


Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:46:19 EST

High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.