July 2008
Cellphones safe for children
Canada's largest city has recommended that parents limit the cellphone use of their children, but Health Canada said in response that science does not show that cellphones are unsafe.
June 2008
A healthy diet, lifestyle crucial during pregnancy
Women who adopt a healthful diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy set the stage for a good birth outcome, according to a new position paper on this topic by the American Dietetic Association.
May 2008
Low carb diet curbs epileptic fits
Giving children with epilepsy a special low carb diet reduces the number of seizures they experience by 75% compared with children on a normal diet, according to a study carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Fresh fears over mobile phone risk to kids' health
NEW research has triggered fresh fears for the long-term health of children and teenagers who use mobile phones today.
April 2008
Health: New Weight Loss Surgery
There a several different kings of weight loss surgeries. Now researchers are finding one, which uses a sleeve like contraption to reshape the stomach, can be especially helpful for people who are too heavy for traditional gastric bypass.
New diet pill: risky or real?
Retailers can barely keep it on the shelf for more than a day. GNC stores have the logo on the front door: DEXC20. Some local stores even have customer wait lists.
Mapping Genetic Abnormalities in Autism
A new project to study the brains of people with autism in unprecedented detail could finally pinpoint subtle neurological changes that underlie the disorder. Researchers will use an innovative set of tools developed to study gene expression to analyze exactly where early brain development goes awry.
Macadamia nuts can be included in heart healthy diet
Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to researchers.
New technology for cameras, robots, medicine measures smiles
The breadth of a smile can be measured by new technology from Japanese electronics and health care company Omron Corp.
Common food additives 'to be banned by 2009' to cut hyperactivity in children by 75%
A ban on certain additives in food could be in place as early as next year after research showed it could cut hyperactivity in children by a third and reduce anti-social behaviour.
1 in 15 kids hurt in medicine mix-ups at hospitals
Medicine mix-ups, accidental overdoses and bad drug reactions harm roughly one out of 15 hospitalized children, according to the first scientific test of a new detection method.
March 2008
Could a raw-food diet have an impact on cancer survival?
A raw-food diet – basically raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains – has plenty of advocates, but whether it's the right choice for a cancer patient is open to question.
Recommendation By International Experts: Infant Formula Should Contain DHA Omega-3 And AA Omega-6
The infant formula should include DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6 to guarantee correct eye and brain development.
New Antioxidant-Rich Dark Chocolate Aids in Diet and Weight Loss
Everywhere you look these days, on radio, television, and in the newspapers, you're hearing about studies that show that healthy-chocolate promotes weight loss. But these aren't the same old name-brand chocolate bars you would find at your local grocery store.
Viagra is celebrated for fixing more than one problem
Thanks to savvy marketing of Viagra and similar drugs to a surging boomer population, erectile dysfunction has replaced impotence as the term of choice for a subject once-considered taboo. And the stigma of male sexual dysfunction has all but disappeared.
Gluten-free vegan diet could protect arthritics' hearts, study
Arthritis sufferers who adhere to a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke.
Baby boy's future reproductive health set in mom's womb: Study
Moms-to-be, please note - your baby boy's future reproductive health is set in your womb. It depends on male hormone levels early in your pregnancy.
Spices of life
Spices and herbs add flavor to foods — you already know that. But did you know that some of your favorite seasonings also may contribute to improved health?
December 2007
Health Alert-Oral Appliances Curb Snoring
It can be the cause of many marital fights...but snoring can also lead to serious health risks.
One of the most common treatments for snoring and sleep apnea is a customized oral appliance. It holds the lower jaw forward and keeps the airway clear.
Vaccine rule stokes fears over autism
The decision by the Public Health Council will make New Jersey the first state to require annual shots for influenza and bacterial (pneumococcal) pneumonia for infants and toddlers. For sixth-graders, the state also will mandate a meningitis vaccination and a booster for diphtheria/pertussis/ tetanus, or DPT.
A morning walk could jog your memory
There's an avalanche of neuroscience to support that (physical) exercise is good for the brain. That's hopeful news for many who worry that growing old may mean losing their minds.
Study: Overweight Kids Risk Early Heart Disease as Adults
Overweight Kids Become Adults With Sick Hearts; Huge Problem Seen by 2035.
YOUR HEALTH: Research: Honey seems to calm children's coughs in 1-night study
Federal health advisers have recently warned that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines shouldn't be used in children younger than 6, and manufacturers are taking some products for babies off the market. A teaspoon of honey before bed seems to calm children's coughs and help them sleep better.
Weekend feasting
True or false? The average person gains seven pounds during the holiday season.
November 2007
World Trade Center Dust Affected Health of Children
In a survey of 3,100 children enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Registry, 53% reported symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath in the days and weeks after the attacks of September 11, 2001.
