– 01/21/2012
A fascinating new study shows the importance of iron during teenage years to facilitate the formation of high quality brain structure a decade later. These findings are of significant importance to public health, as they…
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– 11/27/2011
A new study analyzing the diets of American teens has shown that low fiber intake is the key factor associated with the development of the metabolic syndrome (expanding waistline, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood…
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– 10/29/2011
Is it the chicken or the egg? Is regular soda consumption a reflection of the lifestyle and economic circumstances of the more violent segments of our teenagers or is the soda part of the violence problem? These are the questions…
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– 03/02/2010
A study published Monday in the journal
Health Affairs paints a picture of children who can’t stop eating. They are addicted to junk food snacks and they just can’t seem to stop. They are getting larger…
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– 12/25/2009
2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We’ve learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important…
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– 12/11/2009
A Swedish study evaluating the fitness and IQ of 1.2 million 18 year olds found that those who had better aerobic fitness between the ages of 15-18 had significantly higher IQ at age 18 – and were more likely to go…
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– 12/08/2009
A new Canadian study analyzes the sleep habits from children age 1.5 to 5 years looking for an association between sleep problems and the development of ADHD. The study confirms something I have been pointing out for a number…
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– 12/08/2009
Phthalates are commonly added to plastics to increase their flexibility and transparency. The are common in the average household and can readily leach into food. Virtually all Americans are exposed to phthalates as demonstrated…
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– 10/18/2009
Health officials sounded alarm bells over the weekend as it has become clear that the H1N1 swine flu can attack the lower lungs causing viral pneumonia. Deterioration can be unusually rapid, starting at only 3-5 days into…
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– 08/25/2009
Question: When is a street drug of choice not a street drug? Answer: When it can also be sold by Big Pharma. ADHD drugs bind to cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) receptors in the brain, the same receptors…
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