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Sleep :: Children who sleep less more likely to be overweight

Children who sleep less are at greater risk of being overweight, according to the first nationally representative, longitudinal investigation of the relationship between sleep, Body Mass Index and overweight status in children 3 to 18. “Even an hour of sleep makes a big difference,” said Northwestern University researcher Emily Snell. “An additional hour a night reduced young children?s chance of being overweight from 36 percent to 30 percent.”

Children :: School meals good, especially for poor children

School meals can improve physical and mental health of disadvantaged children. Good nutrition is essential for healthy child development.

Cancer :: Health Minister Tony Clement supports Tanzania’s efforts to train cancer specialists

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced that Canada’s New Government would contribute $150,000 for the training of cancer specialists in Tanzania.

Chemotherapy :: Poorer women more likely to get reduced chemotherapy dose

Breast cancer patients who have a lower household income and less education may be more likely to receive reduced doses of chemotherapy, according to a new study from a University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher.

Heart Attack :: 2 out of 3 heart attacks and strokes in Asia

New research has revealed that high blood pressure causes up to 66 percent of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke, in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Suit :: Wal-Mart wins federal suit against Maryland

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled today by a 2 to 1 margin in favor of Wal- Mart and against the state of Maryland, finding that state’s law requiring the chain to provide health insurance to its employees as a violation of federal law.

Health Care :: More aid required for chronic conditions in low income countries

Chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer result in more deaths and account for more years of healthy life lost than most communicable diseases, and yet little international aid is focused on preventing or treating these conditions. Cardiovascular disease causes 30 percent of all deaths globally and 27 percent of deaths in low income countries. By comparison, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, combined, account for 10 percent of all deaths globally and 11 percent of death in developing countries.

Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer’s Research Trust is proud to back a national campaign

Cambridge-based national charity, the Alzheimer?s Research Trust (ART) is urging people to make a New Year?s resolution worth keeping, by remembering a charity in their Will. The UK?s leading dementia research charity, kicked off 2007 in style by signing up to join Remember A Charity – the biggest-ever public awareness campaign promoting the simple idea that we can all leave the world a better place by including a charity in our will.

Poverty :: UN General Assembly adopts powerful definition of child poverty

The UN General Assembly has adopted a powerful definition of child poverty, acknowledging that while poverty harms everyone, children experience poverty differently.

Medicare :: Major variation in Medicare Rx drug costs

As Congress debates changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, a new study finds tremendous variation in what seniors in different states pay for the same medications, even if they choose the lowest-cost Part D plans in their areas. The highest costs often occur in the lowest-income, lowest cost-of-living areas.