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Monday, January 05, 2009 ( change date )
Warning over youth mental health
The Prince's Trust is warning that young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health problems.
BBC Monday, January 05, 2009Detox products 'only cleanse you of cash'
CONSUMERS are being urged not to "waste" their money on products which claim to detox the body, but apparently lack any scientific evidence to back them up.
Scotsman Monday, January 05, 2009New study brings cure for baldness a step closer
SCIENTISTS have discovered that mutations in a chemical cause a rare form of genetic hair loss, raising hopes of a cure for baldness.
Scotsman Monday, January 05, 2009Study stresses obesity link to ovarian cancer
A LINK between obesity and ovarian cancer has been highlighted by a study of almost 95,000 women.
Scotsman Monday, January 05, 2009Studies link maternity leave with fewer C-sections and increased breastfeeding
(University of California - Berkeley) Two new studies led by UC Berkeley researchers find that women who start their leave in the last month of pregnancy are less likely to have cesarean deliveries, and that new mothers are more likely to establish breastfeeding the longer they delay their return to work. The studies take a rare look into whether taking maternity leave can affect health outcomes in the United States.
Eurekalert.org Monday, January 05, 2009Adult-onset diabetes slows mental functioning in several ways, with deficits appearing early
(American Psychological Association) Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in new cases of diabetes, this finding means that more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes.
Eurekalert.org Monday, January 05, 2009A New Cigarette Hazard: 'Third-Hand Smoke'
Toxic residue from cigarette smoke clings to hair and carpets, endangering children, experts say.
The New York Times Monday, January 05, 2009Experts' tips for Dieting on a Dime
A look at tips from five diet books that offer cost-effective ways to trim down.
CBC.ca Monday, January 05, 2009Overcoming Unemployment And Mental Illness
For those struggling with mental illness and unemployment, there's a special program that not only dramatically lowers unemployment, but also fosters self-respect, reports CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
CBS News Monday, January 05, 2009Turn the world into your gym
No gym gear? No problem. Get fit the natural way. Hike local trails, scale buildings, exercise on the beach. It's inexpensive -- and scenic.
Gym memberships are something of a luxury these days. But without the usual suspects -- treadmills, elliptical trainers, cable machines and free weights -- is it easy to get a decent workout?
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