Eating Disorder :: Binge eating more common than other eating disorders
Binge eating disorder is more prevalent than either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa or other eating disorders, revealed by researchers at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital.
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Smoking :: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
As part of its PR campaign to portray itself as a changed, responsible company, Philip Morris USA for the past two years has claimed that it has stopped opposing smoke-free workplace laws and the company?s web site advises that ?the public should be guided by the conclusions of public health officials regarding the health effects of secondhand smoke.?
Gene :: Gene variant may predict heart disease, stroke
Scientists at Children?s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), the University of Iowa and Roche Molecular Systems are the first to identify a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease.
HIV :: New WHO Chief fails to stand up for people living with AIDS
AIDS Healthcare Foundation says WHO Chief’s lack of support for Thai action on compulsory AIDS drug licensing makes it clear that the health of people living with HIV in Thailand is not among her priorities.
Heart :: American Heart Month, 2007
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. During American Heart Month, we renew our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by increasing public awareness of this deadly disease and understanding of how it can be prevented.
Eating Disorder :: Binge eating most common eating disorder
The first US national survey of individuals with eating disorders shows that binge eating disorder is more prevalent than either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Childhood Obesity :: US President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Childhood Obesity
US President Bush spoke on childhood obesity. “Laura and I are so pleased to welcome the Ad Council, as well as leaders from our business community, to talk about a serious American problem, and that is childhood obesity.”
Heart Disease :: South Asian immigrants at higher risk for heart disease
South Asian immigrants in America have a higher risk of heart disease than any other American population.
Heart Disease :: Air pollution raises heart disease risk in women
Women living in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and subsequently dying from cardiovascular causes.
Women :: Women at higher risk of heart diseases
A woman’s risk of dying after a heart attack or stroke is higher than a man’s, according to Report Cards on Health – 2007 Report on Canadians’ Health by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.