Children's Health
11 Sep 2007
Reducing Insulin Signalling in the Brain can Prolong Lifespan
Study explains the physiologic benefits of diet and exercise. One route to a long and healthy life may be establishing the right balance in insulin signalling between the brain and the rest of the body, according to new research from Children’s Hospital Boston. The study, published in the July 20…
Children's health
07 Sep 2007
Soda Warning? Link between Diabetes, High-fructose Corn Syrup
Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children. In a laboratory study of commonly consumed carbonated beverages, the scientists found that drinks containing the syrup had high levels of reactive compounds that have been…
Cancer
06 Sep 2007
Nutrition in the Mature Woman
Nutritional status in old age is as important as in any other stage of the life cycle. Some physiological changes that occur as part of…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Obesity Spreads through Social Networks
A study of 12,067 people over a period of 32 years has found that social networks have a marked influence on weight gain. For example, if a person’s close friend becomes obese, that person’s chances of becoming obese increase 57 percent; for siblings, increase is 40 percent; and for spouses,…
Children's health
24 Aug 2007
Teen Diets Can Hurt Their Lungs
For most teenagers in the United States and Canada, fish and fruit are not high on their delicious list. Also, many of them – about 20 percent of those under 18 – cough, wheeze, and suffer from asthma and bronchitis. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have…
Children's Health
14 Aug 2007
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Dr Linda Schachter talks about causes, risk factors, symptoms, potential dangers and treatment.
Children's Health
14 Aug 2007
Obesity Management
Obesity management refers to weight loss strategies for overweight people and includes calorie controlled diets, exercise programs, medications and surgery.
Blood
14 Aug 2007
High Blood Pressure: Lifestyle
High blood pressure or hypertension can be managed through regular exercise, healthy eating with low sodium foods (low salt diet) and weight loss.
Blood
14 Aug 2007
Drug Trialling
Drug trialling is research performed to test how well medicines work to treat certain diseases, and if they cause side effects or adverse events.
