Canadian schools to be pop-free by September
Canadian schools to be pop-free by September Canadian elementary schools will be no longer be stocking pop as of the beginning of the next school year. The…
Pediatriciana oppose soft drinks in schools
Pediatriciana oppose soft drinks in schools Soft drinks should not be sold in U.S. schools despite the revenues they generate because overconsumption of…
Obesity epidemic means more are disabled
Obesity epidemic means more are disabled The U.S. obesity epidemic may be causing another, quieter epidemic of disability, including back trouble and…
German brewery develops "anti-aging" beer
German brewery develops "anti-aging" beer A German brewery says it has developed a beer containing vitamins and minerals it says are designed to slow the…
Poll says hospitals burdened by obese patients
Poll says hospitals burdened by obese patients In America, some hospitals are buying costly new equipment such as reinforced toilets and oversized beds to…
Proper pregnancy weight gain benefits mom, baby
Proper pregnancy weight gain benefits mom, baby A newborn's birth weight and a mother's weight after pregnancy are influenced not just by how much…
Ginger for morning sickness safe, effectiveness questioned
Ginger for morning sickness safe, effectiveness questioned Using ginger to quell morning sickness does not appear to raise the risk of birth defects,…
School sports participants grow into active adults
School sports participants grow into active adults Raise kids to play sports, and you may also raise future generations of healthier adults, according to new…
Use tape measure to track diabetes, say experts
Use tape measure to track diabetes, say experts Identifying who is at risk of diabetes and a number of other health concerns may be as simple as measuring…
Fit young adults reap heart benefits later
Fit young adults reap heart benefits later Getting in shape during young adulthood may pay off in the long run, researchers report. A new study suggests that…