Posts Tagged ‘weight’
Health & Medicine - Jun 4, 2009 15:44 - 1 Comment
Low-cost diabetes drug gets second look
TULANE (US)—Can an old drug perform new wonders? A team of researchers at Tulane and Harvard universities is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to test the abilities of salsalate, an inexpensive generic drug, to control diabetes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 28, 2009 13:18 - 0 Comments
Tailored approach to fight pregnancy pounds
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Mounting evidence suggests excess weight in pregnancy has serious consequences for the long-term health of the unborn child and mother. A new program at Northwestern University offers a tailored approach to help obese pregnant women manage their weight and stay active. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 1, 2009 11:13 - 0 Comments
To get fit—and stay fit—get a dog
CORNELL (US)—Can dogs help their owners lose weight—and keep it off? That’s the question researchers at Cornell University hope to answer during a 12-week pilot study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 1, 2009 9:30 - 0 Comments
If salad’s an option, fast-foodies pick fries
DUKE (US)—The mere presence of a salad or other healthy option on a menu seems to have an unintended effect on some consumers—pushing them to order the least healthy choice, according to a Duke University researcher. (more…)
