Archive for December 3rd, 2007

Number Of Annual New HIV Cases In US Higher Than Previously Thought

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

The number of new annual HIV cases in the U.S. could be as much as 50% higher than previous estimates.

Control Your Eating With Healthy Snacks To Drop Excess Weight!

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Healthy snacks are the mini foods, which will enable you to feel interested than the lunch and dinner.
These snacks will improve your energy level and enable your mind to be alert.
Take these snacks limited as frequent taking of snacks will affect your health.
You should not take the snacks that are high [...]

Difficult Choice: Low-Calorie Or Low Prices?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

High-calorie foods tend to cost less than lower-calorie items and are less likely to increase in price due to inflation - a possible explanation for why the highest rates of obesity are seen among people in lower-income groups, according to researchers at the University of Washington.High-calorie foods provide the most calories at the least cost, the researchers found in a survey of more than 370 food items at three Seattle-area supermarket chains. [click link for full article]

Morning Jolt Of Caffeine Might Mask Serious Sleep Problems

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

With the holiday season’s hustle and bustle in full swing, most of us will race to our favorite coffee shop to get that caffeine boost to make it through the day. However, that daily jolt that we crave might be the reason we need the caffeine in the first place. “Many people won’t get enough sleep during the holidays and will drink numerous cups of coffee or high energy drinks so they will have enough energy to finish shopping and attend numerous parties,” said Dr. [click link for full article]

Scientists See Breast Cancer Gene Activity From Outside Body

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Researchers have used PET imaging to see hyperactive cancer genes inside breast tumors in laboratory animals.

Holiday Blues Can Turn To Cheer With Good Coping Tools

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

The holidays can be one the best times of the year, with lights and decorations lifting the spirits and many occasions to be with friends and family.

More Young Adults With Diabetes Hospitalized

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Obesity is taking a hefty toll on the health of children and young adults, leaving more Americans facing the burden of a lifetime of diabetes care and management.

Violent TV, Games Pack A Powerful Public Health Threat

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Watching media violence significantly increases the risk that a viewer or video game player will behave aggressively in both the short and long term.

Health Insurance Affordable To More Individuals in Alberta

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

The number of Albertans with coverage under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan increased three per cent in 2006/07.

Measures To Eliminate Bullying, Harassment In NHS

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Tough new measures are being introduced in the NHS in Wales in an effort to end bullying, harassment and ensure staff are respected.