Monthly Archives: July 2007

Are Allergen-Free Peanuts A Reality?

Dr. Mohamed Ahmedna, a researcher from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, claims to have developed a simple process to make allergen-free peanuts. Dr. Ahmedna is now refining the process to remove allergens from other foods. I hope it’s … Continue reading

Poor Readers Die Younger

Who knew that your ability to read may be a matter of life or death?

Obesity Stops Girls From Attending College

A negative self-image often causes obese girls to skip going to college. In fact, they skip college twice as often as normal weight girls. The rate is even higher for non-whites, for obese girls whose parents didn’t go to college, … Continue reading

Babies At Risk Of Sudden Death When Seated

If you thought Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) only occurs when babies are lying down, think again.

Take A Breather, Lose Weight

Most of us believe that exercising in one long session will burn more fat than taking a break in the middle of your workout. Wrong.

Cosmetic Injection May Lead To Disfigurement

If you’re thinking of having injections around your eyes to smooth wrinkles, you should know about the possible problems with disfigurement.

Obesity May Be Fueling Rise In Esophageal Cancer

Obesity often causes a hiatal hernia where the upper part of the stomach slides above the diaphragm muscle into the chest and causes heartburn. The heartburn comes from stomach acid flowing back through the opening in the diaphragm. When this … Continue reading

Prescription Painkillers: The New Fix For Drug Abusers

Over 6 million Americans abuse prescription painkillers, which now cause more overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. Prescription painkillers are second only to marijuana in illegal drug use. Many times, the addiction starts innocently enough. You may legitimately use painkillers … Continue reading

Black Women Diet Differently Than White Women

Overweight or obese white American women are more likely than black women to seek help with dieting. This includes professional counseling, prescription medicine, suggestions from a trainer, and membership in a weight-loss support group.

Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive In Black Women

At the time of diagnosis, African American women have more aggressive and invasive breast cancer than white women. Also, blacks have worse prognoses and are generally expected to have poorer outcomes.