Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil
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Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find
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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report
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Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests
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Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation
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Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease
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Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions
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Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says
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After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend
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Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial
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Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person
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Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says
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Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem
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Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows
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Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
The finding is especially true for blacks, study suggests
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