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The Shame of 'Fat Shaming'

Those affected by weight bias more likely to have heart disease risk factors, study suggests

TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 Trying to shame an overweight or obese person into losing weight won't motivate them to do so, and may even raise their risk for heart disease and other health problems, a new study suggests.

The ... » Read the full article

Timing of Your Meals Might Reduce Heart Risks

American Heart Association report suggests eating more earlier in the day may be healthier

TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 People who want a healthy heart should be mindful of not only what they eat, but when they eat, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).

The report is a r... » Read the full article

Brain Scans May Shed Light on Bipolar Disorder-Suicide Risk

Almost half of those with the disorder attempt suicide and up to 20 percent succeed

TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 Among teens and young adults with bipolar disorder, researchers have linked brain differences to an increased suicide risk.

About half of people with bipolar disorder -- marked by extreme mood swi... » Read the full article

Teach Your Kids to Use Media in Healthy Ways

Even toddlers can benefit from educational TV and apps, pediatricians say

MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2017 Some pediatric health experts may have loosened the reins a bit on "screen time" for the youngest of children, but that doesn't mean parents should rely on electronic devices as babysitters, one pediatrician... » Read the full article

Could the 'Mediterranean' Diet Help Prevent ADHD?

There's no solid proof, but encouraging healthy eating is a wise move, specialist says

MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2017 Kids who follow a Mediterranean diet -- high in fruits, vegetables and "good" fats -- may be less likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a small study suggests.

Research on... » Read the full article

Ways to Stay Active in Winter

Sledding, climbing stairs -- even house-cleaning -- are great pursuits that burn calories, dietary experts say

SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 2017 Adults should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day -- even in the depths of winter, a leading group of dietary and nutrition professionals advises.

And children should get at lea... » Read the full article

No Torture, Psychologists' Group Says to Trump

President urged to continue ban on 'inhuman' practices like waterboarding

FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2017 Torture is ineffective and cruel, says a group of U.S. psychologists urging President Donald Trump not to restart the CIA's so-called "enhanced" interrogation program.

Trump has said he would sign ... » Read the full article

If You Can't Stay Off Social Media, Maybe It's in Your Genes

Findings put 'the consumer in the driver's seat,' researcher says

FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2017 How many hours you devote to social networking, gaming and other online media may depend on your genes, British researchers report.

People differ significantly in their use of online media, and res... » Read the full article

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

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Postpartum Depression Affects New Dads, Too

Certain men at greater risk, doctors say

TUESDAY, Jan. 17, 2017 Men can also suffer from postpartum depression after their baby is born.

"Dads want to be part of the newborn experience, but often they feel like they're on the 'outside,' " said Dr. Yaprak Harri... » Read the full article

James Bond Has Kicked Butts, But His Co-Stars Haven't

Smoking scenes still appear in nearly every '007' film, study finds

MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Being a secret agent is risky enough without adding cigarette smoking to the mix. So it's good news that James Bond seems to have kicked the health-harming habit about 15 years ago, a new study says.

... » Read the full article

Can HIV Drugs Boost Syphilis Risk?

Meds may raise susceptibility to bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted disease, study suggests

MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Gay and bisexual men taking antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection may be at increased risk for syphilis, new research contends.

Based on a review of available evid... » Read the full article

Most Smokers With Mental Illness Want to Kick the Habit

But psychiatrists and caseworkers often don't recognize this need, survey finds

MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Nearly six in 10 Americans with severe mental illness smoke, and a new study suggests that many of them want to quit.

The problem is that many of these patients don't get help from their psychiatri... » Read the full article

Watching Others 'Vape' May Trigger Urge to Smoke

Newer e-cigarettes boost same impulses as real cigarettes, researcher says

FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2017 A type of e-cigarette called a vape pen can trigger the urge to smoke among young adults as much as seeing someone smoke cigarettes, a new study contends.

"The new e-cigarettes, known as vape pens,... » Read the full article

Brain Deficits in Preemies May Start Before Birth

Study links weak brain wiring connections in fetuses with preterm delivery

THURSDAY, Jan. 12, 2017 Problems with brain wiring in premature babies appear to arise months before they are born, a small study suggests.

The study authors said that roughly 10 percent of American babies are born pret... » Read the full article

'Stress Ball' in Your Brain May Be Key to Heart Risks

New brain-scan study helps pinpoint a neurological link between anxiety, cardiovascular disease

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2017 Doctors have long known that a stressed life does no favors for the heart, and new research may help unravel why that's so.

A Harvard team says heightened activity in... » Read the full article

The Etiquette of Achoo!

Cover your sneeze to protect those around you, health experts advise

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2017 Sneezing is your body's way of getting rid of nasal invaders like pollen, pet hair or viruses. But while sneezes may be good for you, they can spread germs to others.

Texas A&M University He... » Read the full article

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

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Gun Violence May Be 'Contagious,' Study Suggests

Those at highest risk for being shot had most friends who had recently been shot

TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2017 To predict someone's risk of becoming a victim of gun violence, a new study offers a suggestion: Look at the company they keep.

Researchers report that gun violence may actually be "contagious," wi... » Read the full article

Sleep May Help People Process Traumatic Events

Researchers find sleep weakens emotions stemming from disturbing events

MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2017 Sleeping soon after a traumatic event can help some people cope, a new Swiss study suggests.

Two groups of volunteers were shown a video with traumatic images. One group slept for the night after se... » Read the full article

Health Tip: Set a Health Goal That Lasts

Stick with it all year long

If you're making a New Year's resolution to get healthy, choose a goal that you can achieve and maintain beyond the first month of 2017.

The American Council on Exercise recommends:

Set a small, specifi... » Read the full article

Did You Know Biting Your Nails Can Make You Sick?

Here are 5 reasons to give up your nervous habit

FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Nail biting can leave you with more than just unsightly fingernails -- it can have long-term consequences on your health, scientists say.

Researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science... » Read the full article

Making New Year's Resolutions That Last

Think small, manageable goals -- not sweeping lifestyle changes, psychologists advise

FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Though made with the best of intentions, most New Year's resolutions last about as long as the bubbles in leftover champagne.

That's why experts from the American Psycho... » Read the full article

Melanoma Rates Rise in Some States, Fall in Others

Local sun-safety campaigns may be key to progress against the deadly skin cancer, researchers say

THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2016 Rates of melanoma cases and deaths are either rising or falling, depending on which state you might be living in, a new study finds.

Between 2003 and 2013, Americans living in the Midwest and Sou... » Read the full article

Disabled Children Face Bullying Throughout School Years

More must be done to teach them how to respond to aggression, researcher says

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Bullying is a problem that affects almost all students in some ways, but for disabled children it's a problem that seems to last throughout their school years.

Disabl... » Read the full article

Men Don't Know About Risks to Fertility, Survey Finds

It's not commonly known that factors such as obesity, laptop use on lap can affect sperm counts

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Many men don't know about risk factors that can lead to infertility, a new study reveals.

In a survey, Canadian men could identify only about half of the activities and medical conditions that c... » Read the full article

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