HEALTHDAY - NUTRITION VITAMINS
4/29/2013
Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Posted 5:00 PM 4/29/2013 by Robert Preidt
MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Researchers tracked the health of (More)
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia
4/26/2013
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Posted 3:00 PM 4/26/2013 by Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight and drinking too much alcohol can cause severe harm to the liver, two new studies warn.
One study found that overweight and obese women who were heavy drinkers had a significantly increased risk of developing and dying from chronic (More)
Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests
Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity?
Health Tip: Enjoy More Herbs and Seasonings
4/25/2013
12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
Posted 10:00 AM 4/25/2013 by Robert Preidt
THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.
The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 people in (More)
Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes
Health Tip: Pack Healthier Tailgating Snacks
4/24/2013
Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
Posted 3:00 PM 4/24/2013 by By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are meeting diabetes care goals, but nearly half still aren't achieving major targets for controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, government health officials say.
Just 14 percent of people with diabetes hit all the (More)
'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
4/22/2013
'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids
Posted 7:00 AM 4/22/2013 by By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although you might think being a member of the "clean plate club" is something that stops when a child is young, new research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is (More)
Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results: Study
4/19/2013
Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life
Posted 3:00 PM 4/19/2013 by Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Older women who had their first baby when they were teenagers are more likely to be obese than those who were not teen moms, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that 44 (More)
Breast-Fed Kids May Have Low Iron Levels, Study Finds
Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit
Gorging at the Buffet Table? Tactics May Help You Eat Less
4/18/2013
Health Tip: Some Fats Are Healthier
Posted 5:00 AM 4/18/2013 by Diana Kohnle
(HealthDay News) -- Including healthier fats in your daily diet can offer many benefits. They're found in fatty fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, vegetable oils and more.
The University of Michigan Health System says the benefits of these healthier fats in limited quantities include:
(More)...Health Tip: Strengthen Your Bones
4/17/2013
Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients: Study
Posted 3:00 PM 4/17/2013 by By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Replenishing certain nutrients in critically ill patients may not be the best therapy for them, new research suggests.
Giving supplements of the amino acid glutamine in intravenous fluids was linked to a nearly 30 percent increase in the risk of (More)
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