A new study out of the University of Southern California suggests that there’s a link between excess sugar intake and memory problems in teens. For their study, researchers fed adolescent lab rats solutions of sugar or high fructose corn syrup in concentrations comparable to a 12-ounce soda. Researchers found that the rats that drank large […]
The Link Between Obesity and Cancer
In an effort to prevent and treat patients with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology is speaking out against a new threat – Obesity. Calling obesity “a central challenge,” the ASOC is taking a new public stance against obesity. According to a statement by the ASOC, the group plans to: • Increase its efforts to […]
Study Links Long Work Hours To Elevated Diabetes Risk
A new study out of the University of London suggests that individuals who work more than 55 hours a week are at an elevated risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers published their findings after reviewing work data and medical records of more than 220,000 men and women from multiple countries. According to researchers, individuals […]
Diabetes Rates Finally Leveling Off
Diabetes rates in the United States have finally plateaued, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association made the claim after analyzing diabetes rates since 1980. “There’s been a lot of good news lately in terms of rates […]
80 Percent of Heart Attacks Could Be Prevented
A prospective study on a group of Swedish men suggests that as many as 80 percent of heart attacks could be prevented by adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle. For their study, researchers developed five risk-lowering factors that contribute to overall health. The five factors are: • Refraining from smoking • Being physically active […]
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