Food, Nutrition and Diet in the News

Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds

05/23/2013 - High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence

People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions

05/23/2013 - In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat

Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition

05/23/2013 - Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds

Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

05/23/2013 - Acid in both can erode teeth over time

Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

05/23/2013 - Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say

Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment

05/23/2013 - Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report

Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report

05/23/2013 - Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem

Statins May Hamper Workout Results

05/23/2013 - Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

05/23/2013 - But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

05/23/2013 - Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

05/23/2013 - Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

Health Highlights: May 23, 2013

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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report

05/23/2013 - Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

05/23/2013 - Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

Health Tip: Help Prevent Water Contamination

05/23/2013 - Suggestions for people with a private well

Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash

05/23/2013 - Keep skin cool and dry

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant

05/22/2013 - Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms

05/22/2013 - But questions remain about widespread screening

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count

05/22/2013 - Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk

05/22/2013 - Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds