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Combination with bad diet can easily lead to weight gain

A new study may shed light on why Americans have started packing on the pounds over the last two decades. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests eating too much fructose can induce leptin resistance, a condition that can easily lead to becoming overweight when combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet.

Q. I'm afraid that my grandson may be using cocaine. Is there any way I can tell for sure? And how dangerous is this drug?

10 popular brands contain mixtures of bacteria, fertilizer, and chemicals

Looking for ways to cut back in these tough economic times? An environmental group suggests skipping the bottled water and drinking from the tap. It might even be healthier.

But researchers say more study is needed

A report in the October 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine find that caffeine consumption does not appear to be associated with overall breast cancer risk. However, there is a possibility of increased risk for women with benign breast disease or for tumors that are hormone-receptor negative or larger than 2 centimeters.

But moderate consumption may help offset age-related shrinkage

Ever wonder why you do stupid things when you drink too much?
A report in the October issue of Archives of Neurology says that the more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume.

Once-daily pill said to relieve common problem in older men

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved silodosin capsules, which are sold under the brand name Rapaflo, for the treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate.

Feds find contaminated beef patties during routine inspections

A Puerto Rico firm is recalling about 430 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Multiple crises converge to drive people to breaking point

Rising unemployment rates, the worst Wall Street crises since the end of World War II, and record home foreclosures are all combining to increase the stress levels in many households. Doctors say too much stress can have severe health consequences.

Q. I was wondering if older people get bad breath more than younger folks.

A. I could find no direct correlation between aging and halitosis, which is the fancy term for bad breath. However, I'm going to take a couple of educated stabs at the issue raised in this question.

New recommended exercise regimens for all ages

There's a renewed push to get both adults and children up from the couch and into a more active lifestyle, to promote health and combat obesity. But how much is enough?

New research promotes regular activity over sedation and rest as better for health

Intensive care unit patients who were able to get up and moving often do better when they leave the hospital than those who remained in their beds.

"Will do little to protect children," Public Citizen charges

Bowing perfunctorily to pressure from physicians and consumer organizations, makers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicine say they are changing their labeling to advise parents not to give their products to children under age four.

New studies review common and recent cures for halitosis

As it turns out, there are actually three certainties in life: death, taxes and bad breath.

There are four basic types of annuities. The best one for you depends on your individual needs. 
 

Permanent policies can provide lifetime protection. There are several different types of permanent policies:

An important part of a sound financial plan, life insurance provides a valuable death benefit to your beneficiaries upon your death. Your beneficiaries can then use this money to replace some of the income you would have earned or to help pay off debts or other expenses.

The two types of life insurance are term and permanent. The one that's right for you depends on many factors, including your budget, the amount of coverage you need, and the length of time you'd like the coverage to last.