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Healthy Living: National News

Dishing Up Healthier Portions

New research shows using smaller plates at mealtime may help prevent obesity in kids.... Read more..
Exercise for Your Heart

Walking vs. Running: Does one form of fitness work better when it comes to your heart health?... Read more..
Your Hairline and Your Heart

New research finds a link between baldness and coronary heart disease, but the location of that hair loss may be key.... Read more..
Melatonin and Diabetes

Melatonin, the hormone you most associate with sleep, may play a crucial role in your risk for Type 2 diabetes.... Read more..
Snack Attack! Healthy Snacks, Happy Kids

Crunch, munch, dip, dunk, sip and savor. We are a nation of snack fanatics! ... Read more..
Cashing In On Weight Loss

Do financial incentives work best for individual dieters or a group working towards a weight loss goal?... Read more..
Skin Cancer and Kids

New research shows melanoma rates in children on the rise.... Read more..
Fiber Protection?

Eating fiber-rich foods may lower your risk of first-time stroke.... Read more..
Alcohol and The Talk

Do serious, pre-college chats between parents and teens help stop drinking problems when students hit campus?... Read more..
Proper Oral Hygiene for Better Health

Most of us know that oral hygiene is critical to healthy teeth, white smiles and first impressions. But not nearly as many are familiar with the extreme consequences of what can happen if you don't take care of your mouth. ... Read more..
Fighting the Obesity Epidemic

According to Dr. America Bracho, one of the most difficult things that Latinos face today is learning to manage their weight.... Read more..
Hair Loss and Men's Health

Baldness in African American men linked to increased risk of prostate cancer.... Read more..
Concussion Concerns

New study shows a single concussion can cause permanent changes to the brain.... Read more..
Sleep and the Scale

Too little or just the right amount of shut-eye Which one causes overeating and weight gain?... Read more..
It's Spring Cleaning Season!

What room do experts say you should tackle first this spring? Find out!... Read more..
Aspirin and Melanoma

An aspirin a day may help keep the skin cancer doctor away for women.... Read more..
I constantly crave chocolate chip cookies and other sugary foods. How can I break my addiction?

The American Heart Association recommends limiting daily sugar consumption to 7 percent or less of our daily caloric intake -- that's about six teaspoons (100 calories) for women and nine teaspoons (150 calories) for men. If you find yourself reaching for sugary foods and regularly exceeding those limits, you may need to take steps to curb your cravings.... Read more..
Dangerous Drinks?

New study links sugar-sweetened beverages to tens of thousands of deaths each year.... Read more..
Sporting News

Ranking 8 activities from football to trampoline Are kid injuries on the rise or on the decline? Surprising results.... Read more..
Teens and Vaccines

Why aren't more teenagers getting the recommended vaccines? New study asks parents.... Read more..