Clock ticking on growing problem of obesity

Source: amednews.com

When they look into a mirror, many Americans dont like what they see. The image staring back presents not only an unhealthy personal predicament, but increasingly is a reflection of the nations losing battle fought on the scale a ...
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Medicare’s bet on primary care

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On a long itemized list of receipts for office visits and procedures, there was a sizable unknown Medicare payment for a group of physicians to share at Oak Street Medical in Eugene, Ore., during the spring of 2011. The lump sum was unexpected, ...
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Friend groups may encourage kids to be more active

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A selection of our best photos from India from the past seven days. Slideshow NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids in after-school programs often increase their own physical activity if they make friends who run and jump around more than they do, a ...
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Pediatricians raise caution on sensory-based therapy

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A selection of our best photos from India from the past seven days. Slideshow NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Occupational therapy for kids who are over- or under-sensitive to sound, touch or other senses could help improve their sym ...
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Zacharias Ganey: Lifesavers through knowledge and exercise

Source: Richmond.com

It looks like a gym. It sounds like a gym. It is not a gym. Madge Zacharias and her sister Mary Jane Ganey run the Zacharias Ganey Health Institute in North Richmond, specializing in weight management and helping ...
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Still together, triplets prepare for college move

Source: Beckley Register-Herald

When Robin and Dennis M. Daniel, of Fairdale, had an ultrasound at eight weeks, they were expecting twins. Robin said it ran in her family and it was her generation to have them. But the ultrasound revealed a surprise — trip-lets. Having three ...
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Disease That Stunts Infants' Growth Traced To Same Gene That Makes Kids Grow Too Fast

Source: International Business Times

UCLA geneticists have identified the mutation responsible for IMAGe syndrome, a rare disorder that stunts infants' growth. The twist? The mutation occurs on the same gene that causes Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome ...
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Are your kids in the right seat? Know the law, know the best practices of car seat safety

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AUSTIN, Texas -- This is a confusing time for parents who are chauffeurs to not only their children but also their children's friends. Children are passing along all kinds of legal information to one another ...
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Television and Children

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While some people believe that television isn’t the best thing for children, it has been proven to have positive benefits for children over the age of two. Children should watch a limited amount of television for learning or entertainment purposes. T ...
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