May 23, 2013

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Physical Education a Core Subject?

Updated: 8:27 AM - The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject. Read More

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Foster Farms Recalls Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

Posted: 05/22/13 - Federal agriculture officials say chicken producer Foster Farms is recalling about 6,165 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips because the strips contain wheat and soy - known allergens - which are not listed on the labels of its packages. Read More

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Report: Yosemite Hantavirus Response Followed Policy

Updated: 05/20/13 - Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommend that design changes to tent cabins and other lodging run by private concessionaires first be reviewed by National Park Service officials. Read More

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  • Using Anabolic Steroids May Affect Your Future Mental Health
    There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use...
  • ADHD In Childhood May Lead To Obesity In Adulthood
    Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese in adulthood than those who did not have the condition when they were young, a new long-term study has shown...
  • Shocking New Statistics On Head Injuries Among Men Who Are Homeless Or In Danger Of Losing Their Home
    Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were shocked by their findings. These men have 170 times as many severe head injuries as the general population and 300 times as many injuries that cause bleeding in the brain. The study by Dr...
  • Men With High-Testosterone More Likely To Choose Red In Competitions
    Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels...
  • Men Suffer More Severe Psoriasis, Which Explains The Higher Costs Of Care For Men
    Men often suffer from more severe cases of psoriasis than women, which may explain why the cost of care for men is higher. This is the conclusion of researchers at Sweden's Umea University in a new study. It is known that psoriasis affects about as many women as men...

Women's Health News

  • Identifying Women Who Should Be Screened For High Cholesterol
    National guidelines recommend that at-risk women be screened for elevated cholesterol levels to reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease...
  • Gender Differences In Access To Trauma Centers
    Women are less likely than men to receive care in a trauma center after severe injury, according to a new study of almost 100,000 Canadian patients. "Gender-based disparities in access to healthcare services in general have been recognized for some time and evidence is emerging that these disparities extend to the treatment of severe injuries in trauma centers," says lead author Andrea Hill...
  • Female College Student Drinkers Exceed NIAAA Guidelines For Weekly Drinking More Frequently Than Their Male Counterparts
    In order to avoid harms associated with alcohol consumption, in 2009 the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking. These guidelines differ for men and women: no more than four drinks per day, and 14 drinks per week for men, and no more than three drinks per day, and seven drinks per week for women...
  • Immune System Status May Affect A Women's Reproductive Ability
    New research indicates that women's reproductive function may be tied to their immune status. Previous studies have found this association in human males, but not females. The study appears in the American Journal of Human Biology. An animal's energetic resources must be carefully allocated, said University of Illinois anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy, who led the new research...
  • Link Between Depression And A Nearly Doubled Stroke Risk In Middle-Aged Women
    Depressed middle-aged women have almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. In a 12-year Australian study of 10,547 women 47-52 years old, researchers found that depressed women had a 2.4 times increased risk of stroke compared to those who weren't depressed...

Exercise & Fitness News

  • Heat Cramps
    Title: Heat Cramps
    Category: Diseases and Conditions
    Created: 8/4/1999 4:30:00 AM
    Last Editorial Review: 5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM
  • Drinking Too Much Water While Exercising Can Be Dangerous
    Title: Drinking Too Much Water While Exercising Can Be Dangerous
    Category: Doctor's Views
    Created: 6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
    Last Editorial Review: 5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM
  • Health Tip: Run Smart, Run Safe
    Title: Health Tip: Run Smart, Run Safe
    Category: Health News
    Created: 5/21/2013 8:35:00 AM
    Last Editorial Review: 5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM
  • Heat Stroke
    Title: Heat Stroke
    Category: Diseases and Conditions
    Created: 8/4/1999 4:30:00 AM
    Last Editorial Review: 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM
  • Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit
    Title: Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit
    Category: Health News
    Created: 4/30/2013 8:35:00 AM
    Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM