Archive for December, 2007
Gel drink could help with weight loss: study
Monday, December 31st, 2007An experimental beverage that turns to gel in the stomach could
help some obese and overweight women cut down on their food intake.
Force of hit won’t predict concussion severity
Monday, December 31st, 2007The severity of concussions sustained by football players can’t be
predicted by how hard they are hit, or where the hit occurs, new
research shows.
Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults
Monday, December 31st, 2007Some seniors have a hard time coping with winter’s chill, experts
warn
Make That New Year’s Fitness Resolution Stick
Monday, December 31st, 2007Find an exercise that you love and seek out support from friends,
experts advise
Gain a Foothold on Winter Walking Safety
Sunday, December 30th, 2007Tread carefully in slush and ice, and use caution when exiting
transportation
Put Safety First During Winter Fun
Saturday, December 29th, 2007Serious injuries can happen to kids if precautions are skipped,
experts say
Diabetes Group Backs Low-Carb Diets
Friday, December 28th, 2007Recommendations cite importance of restricted calorie intake for
diabetics wanting to manage their weight
UK tells pregnant women to boost vitamin D intake
Friday, December 28th, 2007The British government has told pregnant and breastfeeding women to
increase their intake of vitamin D during the darker winter months
to reduce the risk of seizures and the bone disease rickets in
their children.
U.S. issues alert for stolen beef due to possible E. coli
Friday, December 28th, 2007U.S. regulators have issued a public health alert for about 14,800
pounds of missing ground beef products that may be contaminated
with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture said on Thursday.