BCNN1: Health

UK Sees Surge In Measles Cases

By BCNN1 on May 20, 2013 6:05 AM

More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.

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Fever-Reducing Drugs Don't Slow Children's Recovery

By BCNN1 on May 19, 2013 10:10 AM

A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents.

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Organic Food Industry Gains Influence

By BCNN1 on May 18, 2013 6:56 AM

The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.

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Low Income African-American Adults Living Closer to Fast Food Restaurants More Likely to Be Obese

By BCNN1 on May 17, 2013 5:05 AM

African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and this association was particularly strong among those with a lower income.

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People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt

By BCNN1 on May 16, 2013 4:29 AM

High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure.

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Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt, But Too Little Salt May Cause Health Problems

By BCNN1 on May 15, 2013 5:06 AM

Most Americans should consume less salt, but too little salt can also cause health problems for some, a new report says.

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Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats and Calories Encourages Obesity

By BCNN1 on May 14, 2013 5:05 AM

Just one meal often provides most of the daily recommended amounts, encouraging obesity

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Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

By BCNN1 on May 13, 2013 7:04 AM

Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain for up to 40% of people, according to a new study.

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Wrigley Pulls New Caffeinated Gum for Now

By BCNN1 on May 12, 2013 7:59 AM

A Food and Drug Administration investigation into the safety of caffeine-added foods has prompted Wrigley to take its new caffeinated gum off the market for the time being.

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Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart

By BCNN1 on May 11, 2013 5:12 AM

Even not-so-loud sounds seemed to raise people's heart rate in small study

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Eating Peppers Lowers Your Risk for Parkinson's Disease

By BCNN1 on May 10, 2013 5:46 AM

Vegetables that contain nicotine may offer some protection, research suggests

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Study: Children Born to Older Mothers Less Likely to Suffer Burns at Home

By BCNN1 on May 9, 2013 5:41 AM

Researchers found young children under five with mothers aged 40 and over were less likely to suffer a scald in the home, often caused by children reaching to grab boiling saucepans, than those born to teenage parents.

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Health a New Priority In Rap After Recent Deaths

By BCNN1 on May 8, 2013 8:05 AM

Hip-hop may need a checkup.

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Black People May Face Higher Multiple Sclerosis Risk Than Whites

By BCNN1 on May 7, 2013 8:15 AM

Black Americans may be at higher risk for multiple sclerosis than whites, according to study findings that contradict a widely held belief that blacks are less likely to develop the neurological disease.

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Are Antibacterial Liquid Soaps Actually Safe or Harmful?

By BCNN1 on May 6, 2013 5:59 AM

It's a chemical that's been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby's basinet.

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Investigation Studies Caffeine's Impact on Health

By BCNN1 on May 5, 2013 4:20 AM

Most people who want a quick caffeine fix look for it in liquid form. But lately it has become increasingly easy to find foods that are intentionally laced with it

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Women Should Exercise to Prevent Kidney Stone Risk

By BCNN1 on May 4, 2013 8:59 AM

Women have another reason to exercise: It may help prevent kidney stones. You don't have to break a sweat or be a super athlete, either. Even walking for a couple hours a week can cut the risk of developing this painful and common problem by about one-third, a large study found.

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Lipsticks and Lip Glosses Contain Toxic Metals

By BCNN1 on May 3, 2013 6:20 AM

Children should not play with these products, researcher says

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Many Americans Don't Know Obamacare Is the Law Now

By BCNN1 on May 2, 2013 6:24 AM

A new Kaiser Family Foundation study shows that 42 percent of Americans do not know that the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as "Obamacare," is the law of the land.

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Young Men Are Biggest Eaters of Added Sugars

By BCNN1 on May 1, 2013 3:11 PM

Sweetened food and beverages are source of too many empty calories, experts say

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New Technology Helps Keep Donated Organs 'Alive'

By BCNN1 on April 30, 2013 8:30 PM

In every medical drama the scene is the same: The surgeon carefully places the delicate organ in a cooler filled with ice and snaps the lid shut. The transplant team then sprints toward the door, hoping to reach its patient in time.

Pictured: The TransMedics Organ Care System is a portable device that allows doctors to keep organs "alive" during transport.

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Mediterranean Diet Might Keep Dementia at Bay

By BCNN1 on April 30, 2013 11:03 AM

Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it

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Report Says 552 Million People Could Have Diabetes by 2030

By BCNN1 on April 29, 2013 2:37 AM

The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one out of 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to the latest statistics.

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Healthier Ways to Bake Without Butter or Oil

By BCNN1 on April 28, 2013 7:08 AM

Whether it's to cut calories, explore new flavors, or just make due with available ingredients, recipe substitutions are an inevitable--and fun!--part of the cooking experience. And after trying dozens and dozens of swaps over the past year or so, we've even come to prefer a few "replacements" to their original counterparts. When it's time to satisfy that sweet tooth, consider these healthier substitutions for baking fats.

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Is Exercise the Key to a Healthy Brain?

By BCNN1 on April 27, 2013 7:45 AM

Regular physical activity -- even walking -- may be key to maintaining a sharp mind as we get older, two new studies suggest.

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Having Faith In God May Complement Treatment for Mental Illness

By BCNN1 on April 26, 2013 5:59 AM

Patients with stronger belief in God did better in small study

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Solutions to Ease Your Allergy Discomfort

By BCNN1 on April 25, 2013 5:05 AM

Have you noticed what looks like yellow dust all over your car? That's pollen...which means allergy season is here. Nearly one-quarter of all Americans suffer from outdoor allergies. If you're one of them, take heart. There are lots of ways you can feel better.

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Study Links Obesity to Prostate Cancer

By BCNN1 on April 24, 2013 4:46 AM

Men who had a biopsy that didn't find cancer were at raised risk for disease later if they were obese

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Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results

By BCNN1 on April 23, 2013 7:23 AM

If you have to choose one at a time, hit the gym first, researchers add

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Teens Warned Not to Take the Cinnamon Challenge

By BCNN1 on April 22, 2013 7:24 AM

Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.

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9 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Processed Foods

By BCNN1 on April 21, 2013 6:25 AM

Resisting the urge to drink that soda pop or eat those chips can be tough, especially if you have grown accustomed to eating these highly addictive foods as part of your normal diet.

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Health Risks of Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

By BCNN1 on April 20, 2013 6:41 AM

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An explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, which has so far resulted in the deaths of 15 people, also released large amounts of the toxic gas anhydrous ammonia into the air, Texas officials said late on Wednesday. Anhydrous ammonia, which is often used as a fertilizer, is a colorless gas with a pungent smell that when combined with water in the body, can cause severe burns and dehydration. Exposure to the gas can cause breathing difficulty or suffocation, and officials urged residents to stay indoors.

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Survey Shows Food Poisoning on Rise In America

By BCNN1 on April 19, 2013 5:20 AM

A crackdown on slaughterhouses has helped cut rates of certain types of food poisoning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday. But other causes of stomach upset are on the rise - a trend that indicates better regulation of meat from hoof to plate is needed, as well as stricter regulation of produce and processed food, the CDC says.

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Eating a Typical Western Diet Leads to an Early Death

By BCNN1 on April 18, 2013 6:44 AM

The typical Western diet, high in fat and sugar, really does lead to an early grave, new research suggests.

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Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind

By BCNN1 on April 17, 2013 6:46 AM

Women urged to rethink early elective C-sections, inductions unless medically needed

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Alzheimer's Patients Who Exercise More Likely to Avoid Falls

By BCNN1 on April 16, 2013 3:51 AM

Study finds regular activity delays physical decline, reduces falls

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Another Deadly Disease Strikes Homosexuals

By BCNN1 on April 15, 2013 1:23 PM

"Gay" sex is becoming even more dangerous.

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Black Women Most Likely to Gain More Weight with Contraceptives

By BCNN1 on April 15, 2013 3:30 AM

Black women were the most likely to gain weight while using a long-acting form of contraception, such as a hormone implant or intrauterine device (IUD), in a small new study.

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New Diabetes Drug Expected to Arrive This Week

By BCNN1 on April 14, 2013 6:02 AM

A new oral diabetes drug is expected to arrive on pharmacy shelves in the U.S. this week.

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Implanted Magnetic Bracelet Helps Some People with Chronic Heartburn

By BCNN1 on April 13, 2013 5:28 AM

A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving life for some people with chronic heartburn who need more help than medicine can give them.

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