Monday, January 25, 2016

Should Medicare Cover Obesity Treatments?

Most Americans believe Medicare should cover approved medicines to treat obesity
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Majority of Americans Wants Medicare to Cover Obesity Treatments

Most Americans believe Medicare should cover approved medicines to treat obesity, a new survey shows. "Public policy and society seldom associate obesity with advanced age," James...
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Healthy-Eating Tots Still Like Junk Food

Just because a child eats healthy food doesn't mean he or she is less likely to eat junk food, a new study finds. The findings challenge the widely held belief that youngsters who eat...
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Health Tip: Shopping for Healthier Foods

To improve your eating habits, start by shopping for healthier foods. Knowing a few key words on product labels can help you make better choices. The New York State Department of...
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Excess Weight Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Kids

Obese children and teens may have an increased risk for blood clots in their veins, called venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new study suggests. "This is important because the incidence...
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Health Tip: Get Stretching

Stretching is great for your muscles, but take steps to make sure you're doing it properly to help avoid injury. The Mayo Clinic suggests: Always warm up with a short walk or jog before...
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Could Genetics Be Key to a Nation's Happiness?

There appears to be a genetic basis for happiness levels in countries around the world, new research reports. And a pleasant climate apparently helps, the findings suggested...
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Average U.S. Home Harbors About 100 Types of Insects, Other Critters

Even if you think you live alone, you may not: A new study finds that the average American shares his or her home with over 100 different species of insects and other "arthropods...
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