Archive for October, 2008

Findings could produce treatments to reduce cravings, expand
calorie burn

FDA Warns of Dangers of Mexican Vanilla

Agency says it contains coumarin, which is related to ingredient in
blood thinners

Giving children a type of “good bacteria” during their first 6
months of life doesn’t reduce their risk of developing allergies in
early childhood, researchers from Australia report.

Plenty of vigorous exercise can cut a healthy, older woman’s breast
cancer risk by 30 percent, researchers said on Friday.

It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds

Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against
intestinal bugs, study says

Certain white adults who say they’ve been discriminated against in
their daily lives are more likely to be obese than their peers who
haven’t perceived personal discrimination, a new study finds.

Study did find connection between salt intake and diabetes
incidence

The Ups and Downs of ‘Yo-Yo’ Dieting

Some experts say the risks of losing and regaining weight may be
overstated

The pill appeared to work twice as well as Acomplia or Meridia.