Monday, December 12, 2011

The Health Report



Chocolate milk gets nutritionists' gold star

Chocolate milk gets nutritionists' gold star

 

Milk served in schools — whether low-fat or no-fat, plain or flavored — contains the same nutrients, including calcium, potassium and vitamins A, D and B-12. Flavored milk, however, has a higher sugar level and up to 60 calories more per serving than plain milk.

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Firms warned over sale of weight-loss hormone

Firms warned over sale of weight-loss hormone

 

"Homeopathic" weight-loss products containing human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are illegal and mislead consumers, federal agencies said after issuing warning letters to seven companies that market the popular pellets, powders and sprays.

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Federal center pays good money for suspect medicine

Bad science, suspect medicine

 

Thanks to a $374,000 taxpayer-funded grant, we now know that inhaling lemon and lavender scents doesn't do a lot for our ability to heal a wound. With $666,000 in federal research money, scientists examined whether distant prayer could heal AIDS. It could not.

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Low-carb diets beat low-cal for cutting pounds and cancer risk, study finds

Low-carb diets beat low-cal for cutting pounds and cancer risk

 

Following a low-carb diet, even for only two days a week, was better than following a calorie-restricted diet every day for losing weight and lowering insulin levels, which are both associated with lower risks of breast and other cancers, says a new study at the American Cancer Research Society.

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Mode of delivery doesn't affect later maternal stress

Mode of delivery doesn't affect later maternal stress

 

Whether a woman gives birth by elective C-section or vaginal delivery may not affect her anxiety or stress levels afterward, suggests a new study that questions the idea of using C-sections just for the sake of a mother's mental well-being.

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Getting past the workout roadblocks
Getting past the workout roadblocks

 

Obama supports less access to morning-after pill
Obama supports less access to morning-after pill

 

Childhood pastime: Swim lessons also benefit adults
Usually a childhood pastime, swim lessons also benefit adults

 


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