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  • July 2008

    • 10 Health Scares to Forget

      New York Times  |  Jul 29, 08 8:14 AM CDT

      10 Health Scares to Forget

      (Newser) - Each passing day seems to bring a new story about how something seemingly innocuous will ruin your health, or else ruin the planet. Not all of it's true, though, insists John Tierney of the New York Times , who lists 10 things it's not worth fussing about. Deadly hot dogs . The nitrite scare is over, and saturated fat is bad but not terrible; if anything, sweat the carbs in the bun. More »

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      health  • environment  • cell phones  • cancer  • nutrition

    • 5 Facts About Pain

      LiveScience  |  Jul 28, 08 5:55 AM CDT

      5 Facts About Pain

      (Newser) - Electrical signals carry pain impulses to the brain—that much scientists know. But how to treat pain remains a question, LiveScience reports. Here's the scoop: It "is a complex mixture of emotions, culture, experience, spirit, and sensation," one expert said. In other words, it's hard to even define. People suffering from chronic pain like backaches have smaller brains. Maybe their neurons just get stressed out. More »

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      list  • health  • science  • medical studies  • pain

    • Pharma Under Fire Over Pricey Drugs for Kids

      Portfolio  |  Jul 27, 08 7:37 AM CDT

      Pharma Under Fire Over Pricey Drugs for Kids

      (Newser) - In the face of astronomical hikes in the price of drugs used to treat children, a congressional committee is looking into why companies have increased prescription costs as much as 18-fold when related research and marketing expenses are stable, according to lawmakers. One such company charges $69,000 for a three-vial drug treating infantile spasms—while a $15 alternative exists, reports Portfolio . More »

    • More Kids Take Grown-up Drugs in Obesity Fight

      New York Times  |  Jul 26, 08 12:33 PM CDT

      More Kids Take Grown-up Drugs in Obesity Fight

      (Newser) - Doctors are prescribing drugs to more and more children to treat conditions related to obesity, the New York Times reports. Data released by pharmacy plans show that medication for Type 2 diabetes has seen the biggest increase—151% from 2001 to last year. And this month, a pediatricians group recommended cholesterol-lowering drugs for kids as young as 8. More »

    • A Possible Cure for BlackBerry Thumbs

      Laptop Magazine  |  Jul 25, 08 3:23 PM CDT

      A Possible Cure for BlackBerry Thumbs

      (Newser) - If your thumbs ache after hours of texting and gaming, a new gadget may be able to whip your digits back into shape. The Xtensor "exercise device" helps geeks strengthen their wrists and hands or rehabilitate injuries, reports Laptop Magazine , but reviewer Joanna Stern acknowledges that she hasn't had the $39.95 device long enough to report on whether it works as intended. More »

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      health  • cell phones  • technology  • gaming  • reviews  • texting

    • Reasons You're Losing Snoozes

      Forbes  |  Jul 24, 08 12:01 PM CDT

      Reasons You're Losing Snoozes

      (Newser) - The health benefits of sleep are well-documented, but catching Zs isn't so easy in a society all about hard work and an active lifestyle. Forbes runs down some reasons Americans aren't getting enough quality time with their pillows. Marital problems: A bad marriage makes for poor shut-eye. Happy wives fell asleep easier and have a more restful slumber, according to one study. More »

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      health  • sleep  • lifestyle  • anxiety  • insomnia  • sleep apnea  • sleeplessness  • workaholic

    • Athletes Got Nothin' on Rock 'n Roll Drummers

      Times Literary Supplement  |  Jul 23, 08 7:05 PM CDT

      Athletes Got Nothin' on Rock 'n Roll Drummers

      (Newser) - Sure, the lead singer gets all the attention, but how about a little respect for the drummer? Sports scientists are taking up the cause with a new study that says the rockers are as fit as Olympic athletes, the Times of London reports. The best of them lose 2 quarts of water a night, burn about 500 calories an hour, and have a heart rate that rivals a top soccer player. "You get a three-hour workout every night," says the Blur's Dave Rowntree. More »

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      health  • athlete  • musician  • rock music  • drums

    • NYC Not Eating Up Calorie-Count Law

      MSNBC  |  Jul 17, 08 6:28 PM CDT

      NYC Not Eating Up Calorie-Count Law

      (Newser) - As chain restaurants waddle their way toward compliance with a New York City law that requires them to post the calorie counts of food, the numbers behind the items have diners grappling with some unappetizing knowledge, MSNBC reports. The restaurant skinny is turning out to be anything but, from 630-calorie Dunkin' Donuts muffins to a pecan-crusted chicken salad at TGI Friday's, whose 1,360 calories trumped a burger and fries on the same menu. More »

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      health  • New York City  • food  • Starbucks  • Dunkin' Donuts  • calories  • calorie-posting law

    • Brown-Bag Boom Makes for Stinky Office Fridges

      Chicago Tribune  |  Jul 16, 08 6:35 PM CDT

      Brown-Bag Boom Makes for Stinky Office Fridges

      (Newser) - A rise in brown-bag lunches is turning office fridges nationwide from a munchies Mecca into an oversized Petri dish—and workers are crying foul, the Chicago Tribune reports. Booming food prices and health concerns are increasing bring-your-own numbers, but the good stuff doesn't always get eaten. "I've found things like liquefied carrots," says one refrigerator cleaner. More »

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      health  • food  • bacteria  • office  • sandwich  • lunch  • refrigerator

    • Goodbye Smell, Hello Misery

      Slate  |  Jul 10, 08 9:25 PM CDT

      Goodbye Smell, Hello Misery

      (Newser) - When ranking physical attributes we’d hate to lose, most people put sense of smell at the bottom, on par with losing a big toe. But when Elizabeth Zierah lost hers—and thus her sense of taste—3 years ago after catching a cold, the ensuing string of scentless and flavorless days transformed her into "an observer watching the character of me," she writes in Slate. More »

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      health  • smell  • sense of smell  • losses

    • To Cheat Death, Eat Less

      LiveScience  |  Jul 9, 08 6:26 PM CDT

      To Cheat Death, Eat Less

      (Newser) - Call it the Refrigerator of Youth: Eating less could add nearly 5 years to your lifespan, LiveScience reports. Even scholars dismissive of anti-aging hype concede that a more moderate eating approach could bear fruit. "There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease," one researcher says. More »

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      health  • food  • science  • elderly  • aging  • youth  • calories  • lifespan  • calorie restriction

    • How to Be an Olympic Athlete

      Forbes  |  Jul 9, 08 12:45 PM CDT

      How to Be an Olympic Athlete

      (Newser) - Before you clear a spot on the mantle for that gold medal, you may need a quick reality check: Forbes runs down the numbers behind the blood, sweat, and tears of an Olympic athlete's training. Training: 4 to 8 years to maximize lung capacity and heart strength Sessions: up to 3 a day, 6 days a week Goal setting: beyond annual benchmarks, some athletes plan 4 years out More »

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      list  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • health  • sports  • athlete  • gold medal  • training

  • June 2008