Health News Archive
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![Abuse of prescription painkillers has reached epidemic proportions in the US, reveals the CDC. Deaths caused by painkiller overdose have tripled in the last ten years. In fact, these deaths [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Painkiller Overdose is an Epidemic in the US")
Painkiller Overdose is an Epidemic in the US
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsAbuse of prescription painkillers has reached epidemic proportions in the US, reveals the CDC. Deaths caused by painkiller overdose have tripled in the last ten years. In fact, these deaths [...] -
Soda Ads Target US Teens and Children, says Study
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsSoda makers are targeting ads at teens and children especially Hispanic and black kids, reveals a new study. The report was published by the Yale University Rudd Center for Food [...] -
Kidney Stones Linked to Higher Risk of Diabetes
Posted on October 31, 2011 | No CommentsPeople who suffer from kidney stones are more likely to go on to develop type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. Previous studies had found that diabetes patients were more [...] -
![A new European study suggests that heavy drinkers have a higher risk of contracting stomach cancer compared to light drinkers. Previous studies had reached mixed conclusions on the link between [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Beer.jpg "Heavy Drinking Raises Stomach Cancer Risk")
Heavy Drinking Raises Stomach Cancer Risk
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsA new European study suggests that heavy drinkers have a higher risk of contracting stomach cancer compared to light drinkers. Previous studies had reached mixed conclusions on the link between [...] -
![A new research study suggests that adults who live near fast food joints may not be more overweight than others who don’t. These are the findings of a 30-year research [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mcdonalds-outlet.jpg "Living near Fast Food Restaurants May Not Cause Obesity")
Living near Fast Food Restaurants May Not Cause Obesity
Posted on October 28, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study suggests that adults who live near fast food joints may not be more overweight than others who don’t. These are the findings of a 30-year research [...] -
![Elders say we should be careful about we they touch and also wash our hands frequently. They are right. A new survey reveals the dirtiest surfaces in the US that [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ATM-buttons-are-dirty.jpg "America’s Dirtiest Surfaces Revealed")
America’s Dirtiest Surfaces Revealed
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsElders say we should be careful about we they touch and also wash our hands frequently. They are right. A new survey reveals the dirtiest surfaces in the US that [...] -
![A new research study suggests that not drinking enough water can raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar level is considered as indicating the condition of pre-diabetes, which puts the [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Bottled-water.jpg "Shunning Water can Raise Blood Sugar Levels")
Shunning Water can Raise Blood Sugar Levels
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study suggests that not drinking enough water can raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar level is considered as indicating the condition of pre-diabetes, which puts the [...] -
![A new innovation has come to the aid of Alzheimer’s patients in the US. These are shoes with GPS devices which can help to track down seniors suffering from dementia, [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Happy-seniors.jpg "GPS Shoes to Help Alzheimer’s Patients in the US")
GPS Shoes to Help Alzheimer’s Patients in the US
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsA new innovation has come to the aid of Alzheimer’s patients in the US. These are shoes with GPS devices which can help to track down seniors suffering from dementia, [...] -
![Some earlier studies have suggested that calcium can help people to lose weight. But, a new study hints that calcium is not effective in helping teenagers to shed pounds. The [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Milk-has-calcium.jpg "Extra Calcium does not Help Teens to Lose Weight")
Extra Calcium does not Help Teens to Lose Weight
Posted on October 22, 2011 | No CommentsSome earlier studies have suggested that calcium can help people to lose weight. But, a new study hints that calcium is not effective in helping teenagers to shed pounds. The [...] -
Parents Browse Internet for Medical Information before Going to Hospital
Posted on October 21, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that about 12% of US parents browse the internet to get medical information before taking their child to a hospital. Parents are also willing to [...]
