Potential To Improve Children's Diets Without Burdening School Finances While Helping Local Farmers
Posted on March 13, 2010
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During the school day, children eat roughly one-third of their nutritional needs while at school. Besides lunch, breakfast and snacks may be served, providing ample opportunities for obesity-prevention strategies by offering more nutritious food…
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New Survey Finds Out What Americans Are Really Paying Attention To When Choosing Foods
Posted on March 13, 2010
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Americans recognize things need to change in the grocery aisle, and they support Uncle Sam’s efforts to overhaul what is included in their food and on the packages. The majority also believe they are individually responsible for making the right food choices to avoid obesity, but will readily accept the government’s help to be successful, according to a new survey by FoodMinds…
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What Is Actually Asthma Attack Symptoms and Why I Can't Breathe Normally
Posted on March 12, 2010
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If you have asthma, you can learn to keep it under control. Most
people with asthma can lead normal lives. However, if you have asthma
attack symptoms, this can be terrifying. If not taken care of
properly, it can be serious and even fatal. An asthma attack symptom
can be terrifying for both children and adults.
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Also In Global Health News: HIV Study; Health Access, Hunger In Sudan; HIV/AIDS In Guyana; Malaria Deaths In Malawi; North-South Korea Health Program
Posted on March 12, 2010
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HIV Hides Outs In Bone Marrow, Study Finds HIV “can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease,” the Associated Press reports (Schmid, 3/7)…
Why Asthma's On The Rise And The New Asthma Treatments
Posted on March 11, 2010
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The incidence of asthma has more than doubled - from 3% to 7.5% since
1980. Believe it or not, nearly 25 million people in the United States
are asthma sufferers. And while there’s no shortage of theories about
why asthma is becoming a major health concern, there is a shortage of
definite answers. Which has led many people to ask why is asthma on
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