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Health News

DIABETES

Worry Increases Men’s Diabetes Risk

Vitamin C Lowers Diabetes Risk

Broccoli May Undo Diabetes Damage

ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES

Fragrance in Air Fresheners and Detergents May Be Toxic

UN Says Eat Less Meat to Curb Global Warming

Exposure to Chemical Pollution in Womb Makes Obesity More Likely Later

46 Million Americans Exposed to Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water

EXERCISE AND SPORTS

Supplements, Exercise Help Retain Muscle

Fitness of Drummers Studied in U.K.

Runners Live Longer and Have Fewer Disabilities

Yoga Eases Worst Symptoms of Menopause

Yoga Helps Flexibility for People with Chronic Low Back Pain

Biofeedback, Nutrition, Chiropractic Help Olympian Win Gold

Climb Stairs, Live Longer

Playing and Watching Sports Improve Brain

Health Benefits of Yoga

When Athletes Overtrain, Recovery May Require Extended Rest

Exercise Helps Memory-Impaired People

Team Sports or Individual Exercise?

Exercise Counters Weight Gain Genes

GENDER-RELATED HEALTH ISSUES

Strategies for Successful Breast Feeding

Mother’s Diet Influences Taste of Breast Milk and Child’s Future Food Choices

Death Rate of Mothers During Childbirth Rises, But May Be Due to New Reporting Rules

Birth Control Pill Alters Sense of Smell, and Perhaps Choice of Mate

Natural Birth Increases Moms’ Response to Babies’ Cries

HEALTH POLICY, POLITICS, BUSINESS, AND INSURANCE

On CAM Policy: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Michael Pollan: America’s Dysfunctional Food Policy

Europe, Unlike U.S., Refuses to Endorse Milk and Meat From Cloned Animals

Food Industry Bitten By Its Lobbying Success

California Becomes First State to Ban Trans Fats in Restaurants

U.S. Commits $40 Billion to Fight AIDS Overseas Over Next Five Years

Healthier Diet and Traditional Farming Could Halve Energy Use in U.S. Food System

Medically Underserved Area in DC Suburbs Considers Using Abandoned Shopping Malls

Privacy Concerns Raised As Insurers Use Prescription Data to Assess Applicants

Financial Incentives Drive Psychiatrists From Psychotherapy To Medication

Drug Companies Raise Prices on Some Drugs 100% or More

Britain a Step Closer to Removing Most Obese Children from Parents’ Homes

Benefits, Costs and Risks of Medical Tourism

More Americans Facing Problems With Health Care Expenses