Read health and wellness-related news articles plus recent health announcements from major food, health, and medical organizations.

Recent Articles

• May 21, 2011
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  Keeping Cool in the Heat
• May 21, 2011
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  Football Players Urged to Beat the Heat
• May 20, 2011
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  Experts Say Cholesterol Screenings Should Start in Childhood
• May 16, 2011
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  Excess weight in elderly makes daily tasks harder
• May 15, 2011
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  Scientists find "master switch" gene for obesity
• May 13, 2011
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  Does sleep loss up weight by lowering energy use?
• May 9, 2011
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  Burning the Midnight Oil May Lead to Weight Gain
• May 6, 2011
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  Americans Walking, Biking a Bit More, Research Shows
• May 5, 2011
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  Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D, Study Finds
• May 4, 2011
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  Do video games make kids eat more?
• May 2, 2011
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  Exercising While Learning Boosts Test Scores, Study Finds
• May 2, 2011
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  Family Meals Keep Kids Slimmer, Healthier, Study Finds
• May 2, 2011
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  Survey Finds Many Young Adults Oblivious to Heart Health
• April 29, 2011
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  Americans May Not Consume Enough Calcium: Study
• April 22, 2011
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  To Get Americans Healthier, U.S. Targets the Heart
• April 21, 2011
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  U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll
• April 20, 2011
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  Kids' 'screen time' linked to early markers for cardiovascular disease
• April 15, 2011
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  Diet soda doesn't raise diabetes risk: study
• April 15, 2011
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  Alcohol-Energy Drink Combo Riskier Than Booze Alone, Study Says
• March 23, 2011
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  Exercise May Blunt Salt's Effect on Hypertension
• March 23, 2011
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  Sleep Less, Eat More: Study
• March 23, 2011
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  Many Obese Moms and Kids Underestimate Their Weight
• March 22, 2011
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  Fiber May Lessen Lifetime Risk for Heart Problems
• March 22, 2011
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  Metabolic Abnormalities in Obese Teens May Relate to Poor Diets