Smoking :: Brain damage may halt urge to smoking
Brain damage to insula may halt urge to smoking, findings appeared in the journal Science, published by AAAS.
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Diet :: Kids at risk – Assessing diet and exercise behaviors in adolescents
Do adolescents get enough exercise and eat the right foods? Is there too much fat in their diets?
Folic Acid :: Folic acid cuts risk of cleft lip
Taking folic acid supplements in early pregnancy seems to substantially reduce the risk of cleft lip, finds a new study published online.
Pregnancy :: Reducing caffeine intake has no effect on birth weight or length of pregnancy
There is no evidence that moderate levels of caffeine consumption during pregnancy lead to a greater risk of premature births and underweight babies despite warnings from some public health officials, finds a new study online today.
Smoking :: Smokers quit after damage to brain region
Smokers with a damaged insula ? a region in the brain linked to emotion and feelings ? quit smoking easily and immediately, according to a study in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal Science.
Healthy Heart :: Recipe for a Healthy Heart – Tips for Kids
It?s important for children to adopt healthy heart habits early, said Dr. Thomas Klitzner, professor of pediatric cardiology at Mattel Children?s Hospital at UCLA.
Healthy Heart :: Recipe for a Healthy Heart – Tips for Adults
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it?s a great time to take a look at the state of your heart.
Smoking :: Blood test to identify risk for developing head and neck cancer as a result of smoking
A simple blood test may be able to identify those most at risk for developing head and neck cancer as a result of smoking.
Smoking :: Quitting smoking may be harder if mom smoked during pregnancy
Quitting smoking may be more difficult for individuals whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, according to animal research conducted by Duke University Medical Center researchers.
Smoking :: Expansion of Hospital-Based Smoking Cessation Programs in Canada
To mark National Non-Smoking Week, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, Canada, announced today that Canada’s New Government will contribute $158,000 to support the expansion of smoking cessation programs for smokers admitted to hospital.