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Surroundings contribute to teen obesity

Many teens seem doomed to become too heavy by the reality of their environment.
That’s the conclusion reached by research out today. It also says teens in lower-income families are exposed to more fast food, junk food and other toxic environmental influences than those in higher income brackets.
Obesity experts have been saying for years […]

Labeling helps shoppers choose healthier

FALMOUTH, Maine A gold star rating system aimed at helping food shoppers make healthier choices seems to have some influence Д meaning more Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Honey Nut Clusters in shopping carts.
Hannaford Bros., a New England supermarket chain, said sales of items that earned at least one out of three stars […]

‘Livestrong’ army enlists presidential candidates

WASHINGTON At least eight presidential candidates have survived cancer or had it strike someone close to them, fueling hopes by retired cyclist Lance Armstrong and others that they’ll succeed in a high-profile drive to make cancer research and prevention a priority for the next president.
“We have a unique opportunity because of the success […]

Nasal cream that could give MRSA a taste of its own medicine

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A cream that homes in on MRSA then destroys it is on the way, scientists announced yesterday.
The secret of the nasal cream, say its British creators, is that it contains bug-busting viruses of its own capable of rapidly killing MRSA bacteria.
If tests are successful, the treatment could be on sale in three […]

Study: Acupuncture works for back pain

CHICAGO Fake acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind performs much better than usual care, German researchers have found. Almost half the patients treated with acupuncture needles felt relief that lasted months. In contrast, only about a quarter of the patients receiving medications and other […]