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Diet changes improve older adults’ cholesterol too

Diet changes improve older adults’ cholesterol too We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by revamping their dietary fat intake — even if they are [...]

Rape victims have harder time in labor, delivery

Rape victims have harder time in labor, delivery We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women who have been raped have much more difficulty in childbirth than their peers who have never [...]

Expanding waist worsens kids’ sleep apnea

Expanding waist worsens kids’ sleep apnea We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For children who have trouble breathing during sleep, gaining weight around the middle may make things worse, new research [...]

"Club drug" ecstasy risky for healthy youth-study

"Club drug" ecstasy risky for healthy youth-study We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: LONDON (Reuters Life!) – The so-called “club drug” ecstasy is more likely than other stimulants like speed or crystal meth to kill young, [...]

New US rules set parity for mental health care

New US rules set parity for mental health care We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Employer-provided group health plans must offer the same level of coverage for mental illness and drug abuse treatment [...]

U.S. first lady leads charge against obesity

U.S. first lady leads charge against obesity We’re back again at this Health and Fitness blog where there are more fascinating snippets of health related news stories for you to read about: * Surgeon general aims to move Americans to action You may be able to get the full story by clicking here: Reuters Health [...]

Spongiform brain diseases are caused by aberrant protein, new research shows

Spongiform brain diseases are caused by aberrant protein, new research shows Welcome once more to ItexMall Health and Fitness, where you can enjoy reading another fascinating snippet of Health news right here: Scientists have determined how a normal protein can be converted into a prion, an infectious agent that causes fatal brain diseases in humans [...]

Physical activity associated with healthier aging: Links between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health

Physical activity associated with healthier aging: Links between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health Welcome once more to ItexMall Health and Fitness, where you can enjoy reading another fascinating snippet of Health news right here: Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions [...]

Doctors cut back hours when risk of malpractice suit rises, study shows

Doctors cut back hours when risk of malpractice suit rises, study shows Welcome once more to ItexMall Health and Fitness, where you can enjoy reading another fascinating snippet of Health news right here: A new study shows doctors work 1.7 hours less per week when medical liability risk increases by 10 percent. Such a decline [...]

Making Old Stem Cells Act Young Again

Making Old Stem Cells Act Young Again Welcome once more to ItexMall Health and Fitness, where you can enjoy reading another fascinating snippet of Health news right here: In virtually every part of the body, stem cells stand ready to replenish mature cells lost to wounds, disease, and everyday wear and tear. But like other [...]