Obesity: The disease of modern age
During the past 20 years, obesity has significantly risen in the United States.Although people are aware of the great dangers that this disease is carrying with it, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving.
No More Cigarettes - A Quitter's Diary
The first five days of quitting smoking are the hardest, but this quitter stuck it out and is nicotine-free now. Would you like to quit cigarettes too? Read on for advice on how to quit and to remind yourself of the benefits of being a non smoker.
FDA Urged to Ban BPA Found In Plastics Due to Its Links To Heart, Diabetes and Liver Problems
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical building block used in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins production. Polycarbonate plastic is lightweight, tough, has optical clarity and high heat resistance.
Ten Laws for Being Healthy and Happy in 2012
The laws for maintaining good health run the gamut from the obvious to the revealing. Here is our New Year's wish to you for good health with 10 common and not-so-common sensible rules for staying healthy and happy in 2012.
EU Cancer Mortality Predictions In 2012 Show Steady Decline
New research published in the Annals of Oncology journal show that, while 1.3 million people will die of cancer in the European Union this year, death rates from this horrible disease are on a steady decline.
US Pediatricians: Antibiotics are Over-prescribed to Children
Children in the United States are being prescribed antibiotics by over-zealous pediatricians, often for conditions which do not warrant the need of any antibiotic. This may lead to serious infections with antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria later on.
What Is Revolutionary About the Sensa Weight Loss System?
You can lose 30 pounds in six months and still eat everything you want, the makers of the diet sensation Sensa tell us. The product has been featured in the New York Times and on NBC's Dateline. The headlines blaze in Sensa advertising, but does it work?
A Challenge to Healthcare Systems Worldwide: Diabetes Kills One Person Every Seven Seconds
New diagnoses of type II diabetes have reached epidemic proportions in every part of the world. Researchers revealed studies finding that 366 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that one person dies of diabetes complications every 7 seconds.
Benefits Of Vitamin D Called Into Question
A few years ago there was nearly unanimous agreement in the natural health community that vitamin D was beneficial for just about any condition, and more was better. A recent study now calls the earlier glowing recommendations for vitamin D into doubt.
Local Laws Fighting Obesity And Improving Public Health?
No state law will take precedence over Federal law that requires menu labeling by chains that have 20 or more restaurants by 2013. However, this law will leave about half the restaurants in US free to allow their customers to make their eating choices.