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Thursday, April 24, 2008 03:22:52 AM
HEALTH
Eat More If You Want a Boy
The gender of a baby may have a lot
to do with how much his or her mother eats.
Living to 100
It is not as uncommon as it used to be
for people to live a century or more.
Should You Be Drinking So Much Water?
Two doctors at the University of Pennsylvania have found
that drinking lots of water
will not improve your health.
Hong Kong Has Shut Its Schools
Hong Kong has closed
its schools after a serious flu
outbreak.
Snoring and the Heart
A team of Hungarian scientists has found
a
connection between loud snoring and heart disease.
A Quick Nap Can Improve Your Memory
According to a report in New Scientist magazine, a short
nap is good for your memory.
Colds and Flu
Winter is the season when people
tend
to suffer from colds and influenza.
Fasting May Be Good for the Heart
A new study has found that not eating meals
one day a month may be
good for a person's heart.
Take Honey for Your Cough
A new study has found that a spoonful of honey
does a better job of curing a sore
throat than cough syrup.
How to Get Kids to Like Broccoli
Scientists have found a way
to get children to eat healthy foods.
Standing Up Is Important
There is interesting news this week
for people who want to lose weight.
Fewer People Have AIDS, The UN Says
The United Nations has reduced its estimate of
the number of people in
the world who have AIDS.
A Woman Is Too Fat to Emigrate
A British woman will not be allowed
to live
in New Zealand unless she loses weight.
More Sleep, Less Fat
Children who don't get enough sleep
tend to be fatter, a new study has found.
Music and the Brain
Dr. Oliver Sacks believes music has the power
to heal people who suffer
from mental problems.
A Cell Phone for the Healthy Person
Japan's NTT DoCoMo plans to sell a phone
that can tell you many things about your
health.
Feeling Tired? Eat Some Chocolate
Chocolate may
help people fight fatigue.
Sleep Is Important
A new study in Britain has shown
how important sleep is to a person's health.
Playing Soccer Is Healthier Than Jogging
A new study in Denmark has found that
playing soccer
is better for a person's health than running.
A Meteorite Has Brought a Mysterious Illness
Residents of a village in Peru
have become sick
since a meteorite landed there on Saturday.
A Cure for Nail Biting
It is an unhealthy habit.
Nevertheless, millions of people do it.
A Teenager with TB Is Jailed
Police in the American state of Georgia placed a teenager
in jail
because he refused to accept treatment for tuberculosis.
Get Money to Lose Weight
An Italian town is giving
its overweight citizens
a good reason to lose a few kilograms.
A Cancer Breakthrough
Canadian scientists said this week that
they have discovered a gene
that can stop the spread of cancer.
A Caffeine Overdose
Jasmine Willis had to be rushed to a hospital
earlier this month
after drinking too much coffee.
Coffee and Exercise May Stop Skin Cancer
New research has found that
drinking a cup of coffee and exercising
could reduce the risk of skin cancer.
A Couple Shed 264 Kilograms
Andy and Maggie Sorrells
made a plan to lose weight in 2003.
No Smoking at Disney
You won't see actors
lighting a cigarette in Disney movies any longer.
Americans Will Get Fatter
A new study claims that 75 percent of
American adults will be overweight in eight years.
Iceland Is The Happiest Place In Europe
If you want to live a long and happy life,
then you might consider moving to Iceland.
A Western Diet Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer
The risk of breast cancer
is higher for
Asian women who eat a Western diet.
An Alzheimer's Patch
The United States government
has approved a skin patch designed to help people
with Alzheimer's.
Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure
People who like chocolate
have a reason to celebrate today.
Smoking Could Kill 1 Billion People This Century
There is more bad news out today
about the harmful effects of smoking.
The Secret Of A Happy Marriage
The most important aspect of a happy marriage
is not the number of children you have.
Exercising Can Help Your Brain Grow
Exercise can help stimulate
the
growth of new brain cells.
More Dangers From Smoking
A new report has shown how dangerous
cigarettes can be for people who do not smoke.
Echinacea May Be Good For Colds
A new study in the United States has found
that echinacea may be good for colds.
Candy Cigarettes Are Linked To Smoking
Children who eat candy cigarettes
have a greater chance of becoming smokers.
Cod Liver Oil May Stop Depression
A person who takes cod liver oil
each day is less likely to be depressed.
Alzheimer's Disease Will Quadruple by 2050
There will be four times
the number of people with Alzheimer's disease in 40 years.
Roller Shoes Are Causing Injuries To Kids
Roller shoes are selling well
around the world these days.
A Man Traveled With Severe Tuberculosis
An American man traveled to Europe last month,
even though he was carrying a
dangerous form of tuberculosis.
Tea Helps Fight Skin Cancer
A new study has found that drinking tea
can be a good way to help stop skin cancer.
A Cure For Baldness?
There may be some hope
for men who have lost their hair.
The Good Side of Coffee
Besides helping people stay awake,
coffee may also stop some diseases.
Memory Loss May Be Reversible
There may be hope for people
who suffer from diseases of the brain.
Fast-Food Salads Are Not Always The Healthiest Items On The Menu
You might think that you are making a healthy decision
when you order a salad at
a fast-food restaurant.
Getting Dirty Can Make You Happier
British scientists have found
that getting dirty may improve a person's mood.
Playing Music Can Make You Smarter
Scientists at Northwestern University in the United States have noticed
that music can
help make a person more intelligent.
Purple Grape Juice Is Very Healthy
Purple grape juice can help reduce heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's,
a new study has found.
An American Woman Briefly Woke Up From A Coma
An American woman who has been in a coma for the past six years
woke up for three days last week.
Garlic: The Wonder Drug
For more than 5,000 years garlic has been used
to help people with health problems.
Female Nonsmokers Get More Lung Cancer
Almost 20 percent of women who get lung cancer have never smoked,
a new study by the Stanford
University School of Medicine has found.
A New Pill Against Obesity
Americans who are worried about their weight
can soon
buy a pill without having to ask their doctor.
France Bans Smoking in Public Places
Starting February 1 French people will no longer be allowed
to
smoke in public buildings and offices.
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