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The Risks of Obesity Are you looking for motivation to keep up your New Year's Resolution? If your resolution was similar to many of Americans, you may have vowed to eat healthier and exercise regularly.
A new poll suggests that many of Americans aren't aware of all of the health risks that accompany obesity. 70% of Americans can name heart disease and diabetes as increased risks, but fewer people can name arthritis and cancer. Can you name all of the potential consequences of obesity? To read the full article, click here.
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Time. BPA is a compound found in plastic and food packaging, and the list of negative health effects associated with it are growing. The latest study shows that it can also put young children at an increased risk of heart disease later in life. (Blue, 1/9) Full Story
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WebMD. Cancer death rates went down each year from 200-2009 for men by 1.8%, for women by 1.4%, and for children under 14 by 1.8%. Reasons for the decline may be better preventive care and healthier habits, such as fewer smokers. Cancer rates are on the rise for melanoma, liver, pancreatic and uterine cancer. (Mann) Full Story
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Reuters. James Watson, a Nobel Prize recipient and co-discoverer of DNA's double helix, is pushing for the country to work harder in the War on Cancer. From arguing against current research methods to questioning whether antioxidants really protect against cancer, Watson's paper is creating a stir in the research industry. (Begley, 1/9) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. 40% of physicians are likely to comply with a patient's request for brand name prescription drugs. Drug samples and meetings with pharmaceutical company representatives appeared to boost that rate. (1/8) Full Story
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Reuters. While the US spends more on health care per person than any other country, the health of Americans is lagging behind that of other developed countries. Some reasons for this are overeating, lack of health insurance access, and poverty. Americans fared worst in infant mortality; injury and homicide rates; teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; HIV infection and AIDS; drug abuse; obesity and diabetes; heart disease; lung disease; and disabilities. (Heavey, 1/9) Full Story
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HealthDay. Health care spending reached $2.7T in 2011. After growing at 4%, it was the third year in a row of "relatively slow growth." (Reinberg, 1/7) Full Story
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