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Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors
THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with reduced memory and thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 70, especially those with greater amounts of abdominal fat, according to a new study. See original here: Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors Read More →
Schiff Nutrition rises as 4Q sales grow 25 percent
Schiff Nutrition posted surprisingly strong numbers for the third quarter Thursday as the company delved more deeply into branded drugs, and it boosted its sales forecast, sending shares up 7 percent in midday trading. See more here: Schiff Nutrition rises as 4Q sales grow 25 percent Read More →
Cadmium in Diet May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) — Consuming the toxic metal cadmium in the foods you eat may raise your risk for breast cancer, a new Swedish study suggests. Go here to see the original: Cadmium in Diet May Increase Breast Cancer Risk Read More →
Brisk Daily Walk Could Counter ‘Obesity Genes’
WEDNESDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) — People who walk briskly an hour a day could beat back a genetic predisposition to be overweight, compared to those who plant themselves in front of the TV, new research suggests. Read more here: Brisk Daily Walk Could Counter ‘Obesity Genes’ Read More →
Health Tip: The Right Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance
(HealthDay News) — Eating the right balance of nutritious foods can improve athletic performance, whether you’re an elite athlete or just enjoy sports and exercise on a regular basis. Original post: Health Tip: The Right Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance Read More →
Correction: Battle for Diet Pill-Glance story
In a story Feb. 24 about weight loss drugs and a story March 8 about Orexigen Therapeutics Inc.’s quarterly earnings, The Associated Press inaccurately described the ingredients in Orexigen’s drug Contrave. The pill combines bupropion, the active ingredient in the antidepressant Wellbutrin, with the anti-addiction drug naltrexone. Naltrexone is not the active ingredient in Wellbutrin. Original... [Read more]
Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay – THURSDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) — Obese chronic kidney disease patients who undergo surgery to achieve weight loss do not face a particularly dangerous rate of complications as a result, a new study suggests. Continued here: Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay) Read More →
Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — Children and teens who are overweight or obese are more likely to have asthma than their healthy-weight peers, a new study finds. Here is the original: Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children Read More →
Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children (HealthDay)
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — Children and teens who are overweight or obese are more likely to have asthma than their healthy-weight peers, a new study finds. See more here: Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children (HealthDay) Read More →
Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Overweight or obese people with chronic kidney disease may suffer further kidney damage if they use certain weight-loss methods, a new study warns. Read more from the original source: Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay) Read More →