Asian study links obesity to cancer (Reuters)

Reuters – Asians who are overweight or obese are more likely to die from cancer compared with people of normal weight, a large study in Asia has found.

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Obesity Ups Cancer Death Risk in Asia-Pacific Region (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obese people in the Asia-Pacific region have a significantly increased risk of dying from cancer compared to those of normal weight, finds a new study.

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Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Americans are continuing to get fat, with obesity rates nudging upwards in 28 states over the past year, a new report shows.

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Americans getting fatter, especially in the South (Reuters)

Reuters – Obesity rates climbed again last year with 28 U.S. states reporting adults are fatter now than a year ago, two advocacy groups said on Tuesday.

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Study shows obesity rates still rising (AP)

AP – Most parents think childhood obesity is a problem. Just not their kids’ problem.

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Cancer Prevention Diet

While there is no secret recipe that has been proven to prevent cancer, most doctors can agree that eating a variety of healthy, whole foods can help reduce your risk for the disease. Along with eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes, you can also consider taking a natural dietary supplement such as ActivaMune.

Developed by a group of leading scientists at the University of California at Berkeley, ActivaMune is an immune system booster which, among other major health benefits, boasts anticancer properties. These anticancer properties are attributed in part to one of ActivaMune’s main ingredients, a phytonutrient called Diindolylmethane or DIM.

According to clinical trials, DIM helps the body protect itself against cancer as well as bacterial and viral infections. With regular consumption of ActivaMune, the body is able to better respond and defend itself against uncontrolled cellular reproduction. DIM has also been shown to stimulate the production of white blood cells, Interlukin-6 (IL-6) (which manages our body’s antibacterial response), and Interlukin-12 (IL-12) (which encourages the growth and function of T-Cells which help to battle pathogens.) So while you may not find a magical cancer prevention diet, you can eat a healthy diet and take cancer prevention supplements.

Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) — Children with a condition known as developmental coordination disorder are at greater risk of being overweight or obese than other youngsters, a new study finds.

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Heavy women’s miscarriage risk higher after IVF (AP)

AP – Overweight women have a much higher risk of a miscarriage after having in-vitro fertilization compared with slim women, new research says.

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School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids (HealthDay)

HealthDay – SUNDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) — School-based efforts at better nutrition, more exercise and improved education about healthy living can help kids who are most at risk for obesity keep the weight off, compared to children in schools without such programs, a new study suggests.

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Common Drugs Used by Teens in Rehab

Despite the increase in the abuse of illicit substances like prescription drugs, research shows that marijuana and alcohol are the two substances most commonly abused by teens in drug rehab.

There is no one drug or other substance that teens are particularly susceptible to try or become addicted to, according to a recent report from the government’s Office of Applied Studies. However, there are certain drugs and other substances that are far more likely to be abused by teens. Researchers with the OAS reviewed information from national surveys on drug abuse and drug rehabs to attempt to learn more about the particularly dangers to teens when it comes to substance abuse and which drugs and other illicit substances are most common for teens who end up in drug and alcohol addiction centers.

In 2008, 141,683 patients from ages 12 to 17 were admitted into substance abuse treatment centers in the United States – that worked out to 372 adolescents entering a drug or alcohol rehab program every day. Reviewing the types of substances used by adolescents who checked into rehab on an average day gives a clear indication of the types of drugs and other substances that are currently being abused by youths today.

The most common drug used by teens checking into drug treatment is little surprise – marijuana. According to information from the 2008 Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) supplied by treatment facilities that receive public funding, on an average day 263 youths entered an addiction program and “presented” with having recently smoked pot. That represents more than 70 percent of all adolescents checking into a treatment center and certainly helps to support the notion that marijuana abuse by teens can often serve as a “gateway” drug to other, “hard” drugs.

Alcohol abuse was also a common problem among people ages 12 to 17 checking into a rehab program. In an average day in 2008, 76 youths were entered into a rehab center with a history of recent alcohol abuse — more than 20 percent of the total youth rehab population. That’s more than the numbers for all other illicit substances combined, including stimulants, heroin or other opiates and cocaine.

So while it’s important to be mindful of the rise in abuse of prescription drugs and other illicit substances, the fact that marijuana and alcohol are the two most abused substances by teens in drug treatment shows that parents must be aware of everything that their children are doing.

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