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8 strategies for staying fit when you’re super busy
Wouldn’t it be nice to have every day be one of those “perfect” days? You know, the kind of day that includes a peaceful walk in the park, a heart-pounding workout, a playful few hours with the kids, and healthy, delicious eats at each meal—all…
Dude food that is actually good for you
A quick Google search for “dude food” pulls up fat-laden favorites like chili dogs, cheese-stuffed crust pizza, fried chicken wings, steak, and anything and everything with bacon. Man-loving meals are generally known to embrace the mantra “grease is good.” However, not all man foods need…
Snoring during pregnancy? You’re not alone.
You’re prepared for the morning sickness, weight gain and insomnia, but you may not have planned for one side effect of pregnancy— snoring.Studies show that between 25 and 30 percent of women snore during pregnancy. In fact, a study in the journal SLEEP found…
The next trans fat': Experts predict coming food battles
After years of research showing the harms of trans fat, the unhealthy substance has finally been banned as a food additive. But now that trans fat has been taken off the table, is there another highly concerning ingredient that should be banned next?Experts say…
The next trans fat': Experts predict coming food battles
After years of research showing the harms of trans fat, the unhealthy substance has finally been banned as a food additive. But now that trans fat has been taken off the table, is there another highly concerning ingredient that should be banned next?Experts say…
Preterm birth risk linked to common surgery
Women who have undergone a common gynecological surgical procedure who later become pregnant may be at increased risk of giving birth before the baby reaches full term, new research suggests. The procedure, known as dilatation and curettage (commonly called a D&C), is performed on women…
FDA cracks down on over 1,000 illegal online medicine sellers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it had sent warning letters and seized potentially dangerous, unapproved medicines and medical devices from more than 1,050 websites globally. Inspectors from the FDA and other federal agencies screened and seized illegal drugs and medical devices…
Few US stroke patients get clot-busting treatment
Not all U.S. stroke patients eligible for a clot-busting treatment actually receive it - and the odds of getting this therapy may depend on where they live, a large study finds.Researchers found wide variation in treatment for ischemic stroke, which results from an obstruction…
Prenatal DDT exposure linked with four times the risk of breast cancer
A 54-year study from the Endocrine Society is the first to directly link breast cancer risk to in utero exposure to the chemical pesticide DDT.The study, conducted by the Public Health Institute in Berkeley, California, found women exposed to high levels of DDT before…
FDA tells food industry to phase out artificial trans fats
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is ordering food companies to phase out the use of heart-clogging trans fats over the next three years, calling them a threat to public health.The move will remove artificial trans fats from the food supply almost entirely. Consumers aren't…