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		Scientists Find Way To Calculate People's Real Age November 27, 2008 You are only as old as you feel, it is said. But soon scientists will be able to calculate your real "biological age". High-Protein Meals May Help Overweight Burn Fat November 27, 2008 Higher-protein meals may help overweight and obese people burn more fat, the results of a small study suggest. Young Unaware of Junk Food Impact November 27, 2008 Most young people are unaware of the serious damage junk food can do to their health, a survey suggests. Why Distractions Hit Old-Age Memory November 27, 2008 Mental slowing down in old age can be blamed partly on being more easily distracted, research suggests. Pain Is All In The Eye Of The Beholder November 27, 2008 By manipulating the appearance of a chronically achy hand, researchers have found they could increase or decrease the pain and swelling in patients moving their symptomatic limbs. The findings reported in the November 25th issue of Current Biology reveal a profound top-down effect of body image on body tissues, according to the researchers. Uncertainty More Stressful Than Clear Negative Feedback November 25, 2008 In a new study published in Psychological Science examined whether neurotic individuals would react more strongly to clear negative information or to uncertainty. More Evidence Shows That Mammograms Promote Cancer November 25, 2008 A report just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association's Archives of Internal Medicine shows that breast cancer rates increased significantly in four Norwegian counties after women there began getting mammograms every two years. In fact, according to background information in the study, the start of screening mammography programs throughout Europe has been associated with increased incidence of breast cancer. 1/4 of Children Who Sleep Fewer Than 10 Hours of Sleep Are Overweight By Age 6 November 24, 2008 Between the ages of six months and six years old, close to 90 percent of children have at least one sleep-related problem. Among the most common issues are night terrors, teeth-grinding and bed-wetting. What's Really In Your Fast Food? November 24, 2008 You may want to reconsider getting that double cheeseburger with fries. A study released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences contains controversial claims about menu items served at McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King. Phthalates In Hairspray Linked To Birth Defects November 21, 2008 Boys born to women exposed to hairspray in the workplace may have a higher risk of being born with a genital defect. Women Still Uninformed About The Dangers Associated With Mammograms November 21, 2008 It is clear that more women than ever are operating under the delusion that mammograms reduce the risk of death from breast cancer, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that radiation causes all types of cancer including that of the breast. TV Ads Do Make Kids Fat November 21, 2008 Children become fatter by watching food commercials aimed at them and a ban on fast food TV advertising would reverse childhood obesity trends, according to a new study. Study Shows Prevention More Economical Than Treating Sickness November 20, 2008 Investing in preventive health care is far more cost-effective than treating people after they get sick, according to a report from the nonprofit advocacy group Trust for America's Health. Why Your Medication May Be Exposing You To Phthalates November 20, 2008 Dr. Russ Hauser, a Harvard professor of environmental epidemiology, has called pharmaceuticals an unrecognized source of potential high exposure of phthalates. Both Exercise And Sleep Will Reduce Your Cancer Risk November 19, 2008 Regular physical activity can significantly lower a woman's risk of developing cancer, but skimping on sleep can eliminate those gains, a new study has found. Nearly Half of Physicians Plan To Quit And Most Don't Recommend A Medical Career November 19, 2008 Primary care doctors in the United States feel overworked and nearly half plan to either cut back on how many patients they see or quit medicine entirely, according to a recent survey released. Sleep Helps You Learn Complicated Tasks November 19, 2008 Sleep helps the mind learn complicated tasks and helps people recover learning they otherwise thought they had forgotten over the course of a day, research at the University of Chicago shows. Are You Getting Enough Garlic? November 19, 2008 Garlic is powerful natural therapeutic herb in addition to being a strong-flavored seasoning for food. It can help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure and may help prevent heart attacks by reducing blood clotting. Young Children Now Being Targeted For Choleterol Drug Use November 18, 2008 In an immediately controversial document, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that children as young as eight be treated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Where You Store Your Body Fat Is Critical To Your Health November 18, 2008 Being overweight is one thing, but where your body fat is stored may make more of a difference to your health. Researchers in Germany report that even among people who are normal weight, having excess fat around the abdomen - being apple-shaped, that is - can increase the risk of premature death. Chemotherapy Does More Harm Than Good, Study Suggests November 18, 2008 Doctors have been urged to be more cautious in offering cancer treatment to terminally-ill patients as chemotherapy can often do more harm than good, a study suggests. Obesity Programmed Before Birth November 18, 2008 Eating a high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that lead to over-eating and obesity early in life, research suggests. 'Old Treatments' Such As Fibre And Peppermint Oil Still Better For IBS November 17, 2008 Older "overlooked" treatments for irritable bowel syndrome may end up being the best option for patients, research suggests. Don't Freak Out: Paranoia Quite Common November 17, 2008 If you think they're out to get you, you're not alone. Paranoia, once assumed to afflict only schizophrenics, may be a lot more common than previously thought. A Brisk Walk Could Help Chocoholics Stop Snacking November 13, 2008 Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that a walk of just fifteen minutes can reduce chocolate cravings. The benefits of exercise in helping people manage dependencies on nicotine and other drugs have previously been recognised. Now, for the first time, newly-published research shows that the same may be true for food cravings. Lack Of Sleep Tied To Heart Disease Risk November 13, 2008 People with high blood pressure who get less than the standard amount of sleep may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers reported. Women With Fertility Problems Should Look No Further Than The Sun November 12, 2008 A study has found a link between low levels of Vitamin D and problems with ovulation. Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure November 12, 2008 As a risk factor for high blood pressure, low levels of potassium in the diet may be as important as high levels of sodium-especially among African Americans, according to research being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. New Cholesterol Guidelines Will Push Drugs On Healthy People November 12, 2008 Guidelines on who is eligible for statins are being pushed to new levels after an international trial funded by a drug company found benefits in "healthy" adults. Vitamin D Protects Against Radiation November 11, 2008 Radiological health expert Daniel Hayes, Ph.D., of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene suggests that a form of vitamin D could be one of our body's main protections against damage from low levels of radiation. Health Study Distorted By Mainstream Media November 11, 2008 According to a recent report in the Archives of General Psychiatry, a journal of the American Medical Association, fathering a child late in life increases the chances of the offspring having bipolar disorder. As if older men didn't have enough to worry about between hair loss and high cholesterol, the headlines reporting these findings seem to be more of a scare tactic than anything else. Breastfeeding Leaves Babies With Stronger Lungs November 11, 2008 The sheer physical effort involved in breastfeeding may leave babies with stronger lungs well into childhood, researchers suggest. Traditional Medicine Passes WHO Health Checks November 10, 2008 Health representatives from more than 70 countries gathered in Beijing to swap ideas on how to make traditional medicine, ranging from acupuncture to leech treatment, more widely available. Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle 'Helps Cancer Patients' November 10, 2008 A study found that almost four in ten patients with aggressive prostate cancer did not need planned surgery or radiotherapy after making simple lifestyle changes. Mineral Rich Varieties of Salt Benefit Your Health November 7, 2008 Health campaigners reckon that it's a recipe for high blood pressure, but some mineral-rich varieties can actually benefit our health. Is Your Freedom At Risk If You Carry Organic Foods When You Travel? November 7, 2008 A growing problem for health conscious consumers is the use of unreliable field drug-test kits on organic products as the basis to arrest innocent people on illegal drug charges. Green Tea Compound Prevents Type I Diabetes November 7, 2008 A compound found in green tea could slow or even prevent the development of type 1 diabetes, new research in mice suggests. Left-Handed People More Shy And Embarrassed Than Right-Handed November 6, 2008 People who are left-handed are more likely to get anxious or feel shy or embarrassed about doing or saying what they want, according to new research. Vitamin B3 Protects From Alzheimer's November 6, 2008 A vitamin found in meat, fish and potatoes may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease - and even boost memory in healthy people. Less Than Six Hours Sleep Raises Breast Cancer Risk By 60 Percent November 5, 2008 Women who sleep less than six hours a night could be raising the risk of breast cancer by more than 60 per cent, according to research. Obesity Learned From Parents November 5, 2008 Parents who want their preschoolers to eat their vegetables may need to take a hard look at their own eating habits, new research suggests. Women Have More Bacteria On Their Hands Than Men November 4, 2008 Wash your hands, folks, especially you ladies. A new study found that women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. And everybody has more types of bacteria than the researchers expected to find. Diabetes Rate Up 90 Percent In The U.S. November 4, 2008 The rate of new cases of diabetes soared by about 90 percent in the United States in the past decade, fueled by growing obesity and sedentary lifestyles, U.S. health officials said. The Power Of Oregano Oil November 4, 2008 Oregano is nature's antibiotic. It may be one reason why people who eat a Mediterranean diet tend to live longer and healthier lives.