Thursday, June 29, 2017

The Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Research suggests that it might take a community to achieve reductions in obesity rates in children
Thursday, June 29, 2017       
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Community Intervention May Aid Fight Against Childhood Obesity

It has been said it takes a village to raise a child. Now, a new study suggests that it might take a community to achieve modest reductions in obesity rates among U.S. children...
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Heavy Teens May Be Setting Themselves Up for a Stroke

As more young adults are hospitalized for stroke each year in the United States, new research from Sweden hints at a reason why: Teens who become overweight during adolescence...
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Recall: Chicken Bites Sold at Target

Overhill Farms Inc. of Vernon, CA, is voluntarily recalling about 54,630 pounds of frozen chicken bites from its Yummy Spoonfuls and Overhill Farms brands. The chicken bites...
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Acupuncture May Be Effective Painkiller in the ER

Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to pain medications for some emergency room patients, a new study reports. 'While acupuncture is widely used by practitioner...
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Health Tip: Enjoy a Safe Outdoor Meal

When dining outdoors, you're at a greater risk of getting food poisoning.Here are suggestions for how to reduce your risk, courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...
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 Doctor's Views
How Can I Prevent Foot Cramps?

I get agonizing cramps in my feet when I exercise. Are there any stretches or exercises that you would recommend for this problem? Doctor's response Stretches and...
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