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torsdag, november 01, 2012


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Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches May Slow Down Blood Flow: Study

Blood vessels acted differently after downing of two high-fat servings
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Think about this the next time you chow down on one of those meat-egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches: A new study suggests that your fast-food breakfast sandwich has an immediate negative effect on your blood vessels.
The resear... » Read the full article



Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened

Cases rise as investigation into compounding pharmacies implicated in the outbreak continues
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 As compounding pharmacies at the heart of the ongoing meningitis outbreak are inspected and closed, the death toll rose to 28 on Tuesday, with 363 illnesses reported across 19 states.
Three new fatalities -- two from Michigan and ... » Read the full article



'The Biggest Loser' May Sour Viewers on Exercise, Study Finds

Expert says popular show is more daunting than motivating
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 The reality TV show The Biggest Loser may discourage people from starting an exercise program, according to a new study.
In The Biggest Loser, overweight participants compete against one another to lose the most weig... » Read the full article



Eating More Meals Linked to Less Student Overweight

Tri-state study also adds to research on sodas, screen time and school sports
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Drinking soda, watching TV and playing video/computer games increased the risk that students would gain weight or remain overweight, while eating more meals each day and playing school sports reduced the risk, according to new research.
... » Read the full article



Quality of Life After Cancer May Depend on Tumor Type

Certain types leave survivors with worse mental and physical well-being, study finds
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Cancer survivors' quality of life can vary widely depending on the type of cancer, and millions of U.S. cancer survivors have a lower-than-normal quality of life, a new study finds.
Researchers looked at more than 1,800 adult canc... » Read the full article



Breast Cancer Survival Varies by Race, Ethnicity, Study Shows

Some, but not all, differences persist after taking socioeconomic status into account
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Racial disparities in breast cancer survival persist, even after factors such as education, neighborhood and socioeconomic status are accounted for, new research finds.
However, in some cases, those factors did affect the rate of... » Read the full article



Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School

Study finds some children show 'academic resilience' and keep up with peers
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Children who are homeless or move frequently do worse in certain school subjects than children who have more stable home settings, according to a new study.
About 1 million children in the United States are homeless and many more ... » Read the full article



Tips on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out

But when it doubt, throw it out, food safety experts warn
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Power outages and flooding caused by "superstorm" Sandy could lead to food safety problems and people need to take steps to ensure that their food supply is accessible and safe, federal government officials advise.
"Keeping food a... » Read the full article

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