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Jan 7, 2012 11:29 AM CST

Yoga Can Hurt You, Too

Injuries are on the rise as more novices embrace it: NYT Magazine

(Newser) - Yoga is acclaimed as a healing, relaxing, and generally safe pursuit, but the exploding number of practitioners in the US should know that injuries are fairly common and that the problem is growing, reports the New York Times Magazine . Sprains, dislocations, broken backbones, and even strokes are suffered by yoga...

'Silent Strokes' May
Damage Memory

Dec 30, 2011 5:00 PM CST

'Silent Strokes' May Damage Memory

About 25% of seniors have had them

(Newser) - "Silent strokes" may be taking a toll on seniors' memory. A new study shows that seniors who have suffered such strokes—they don't have obvious symptoms but leave behind dead brain cells—do worse on memory tests, reports USA Today . It's no small thing: An estimated 1...

Kids Who Dislike Mom Twice as Likely to Become Obese

Kids Who Hate Mom Twice
as Likely to Become Obese

study says

Dec 26, 2011 9:09 AM CST

Kids Who Hate Mom Twice as Likely to Become Obese

Toddlers with poor relationships with mom may suffer in terms of health

(Newser) - Most parents have gotten an "I hate you!" tossed their way. But if your toddler really seems to mean it, Mom, you may want to figure out how to improve the relationship. A study set to be published next month found that toddlers who were ranked as having...

Arrest Warrant Issued for Faulty Breast Implant Boss

Dec 24, 2011 9:57 AM CST

Arrest Warrant Issued for Faulty Breast Implant Boss

Costa Rica wants him busted for crimes against 'health and life'

(Newser) - Interpol has issued an arrest warrant for the head of a French company that used industrial grade silicone in potentially dangerous breast implants for some 30,000 women. Jean-Claude Mas, 72, is wanted by Costa Rican authorities for crimes involving "life and health," and was last seen in...

Two Sex Partners in Past Year Makes You Risky Organ Donor: CDC

Is Your Sex Life
Too Active to Donate Organs?

Dec 11, 2011 12:50 PM CST

Is Your Sex Life Too Active to Donate Organs?

More than one partner in year could label you as risky

(Newser) - Anyone who has had sex with two or more people in the past year could be classified as a risky organ donor even if they possess no other risk factors, according to new health guidelines proposed by the CDC. The new federal policy would flag organ donors who have not...

Rice Could
Expose You
to Arsenic

study says

Dec 6, 2011 2:14 PM CST

Rice Could Expose You to Arsenic

Although not in levels higher than EPA standards: study

(Newser) - Rice: It seems so innocent, but a new study finds that eating it can expose you to arsenic. Chronic high exposure to the chemical has been linked to cancers and other health problems, but scientists are also growing concerned about low-dose exposures. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable because links have...

Many Med Students
Ignorant on Hand-Washing

study says

Dec 2, 2011 5:25 PM CST

Many Med Students Ignorant on Hand-Washing

2 of 3 rising doctors don't know when to clean hands: Study

(Newser) - Doctors are expected to be seasoned experts in all things health, but a new study suggests that medical students aren't always sure when they're supposed to wash their hands, reports Time's Healthland blog . Researchers quizzed 85 German medical students on different scenarios and found that only one...

Consumer Reports Warns
of Arsenic in Fruit Juices

Nov 30, 2011 6:20 PM CST

Consumer Reports Warns of Arsenic in Fruit Juices

It wants FDA to tighten standards

(Newser) - Apple juice and grape juice have levels of arsenic that could raise kids' risk of cancer, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports . The study of 88 samples of fruit juice bought in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut found that 10% had arsenic levels that exceeded standards set for...

Worrying Yourself
Sick? Science
Has a Cure

Nov 13, 2011 5:00 PM CST

Worrying Yourself Sick? Science Has a Cure

Doctors pinpoint the so-called 'nocebo' effect

(Newser) - Worried that it's unhealthy to be glued to the Internet, surfing through stories? That anxiety alone could cause health problems—and doctors are now uncovering the neurological roots of this so-called "nocebo" effect, according to an award-winning essay by Penny Sarchet in the Guardian . The opposite of the...

Starbucks Sells
Juice, Preps New
Health Chain

Nov 12, 2011 2:16 PM CST

Starbucks Sells Juice, Preps New Health Chain

Coffee mega-chain acquires Cali juice maker

(Newser) - Coffee might be healthy —but juice definitely is. And Starbucks wants you to have your vitamins. Having bought a California fruit and veggie juice maker for $30 million, the coffee mega-chain is adding "super-premium juice" to the menu. It also plans to launch a health and wellness chain...

You Don't Want to Know What's on Your Cellphone

There's a good chance it's fecal matter: study

(Newser) - If you’re reading this on your smartphone, you might want to go wash your hands now: A new study out of London finds that one out of six cellphones has fecal matter on it. UK researchers swabbed 390 mobile phones and the British hands that used them, and found...

Malady of the
Cell-Obsessed:
'Text Neck'

Oct 7, 2011 5:07 AM CDT

Malady of the Cell-Obsessed: 'Text Neck'

Head is too heavy, leading to neck, back pain

(Newser) - Texting is turning out to be a real pain in the neck. Dedicated texters are spending so much time with their heads bent over their cellphones or iPads that it's causing muscle strain, creating headaches, neck and back pain, and even problems with fingers and wrists, warn doctors who...

Unhealthiest Places in US
Often Rural, Not Urban

Sep 9, 2011 3:41 PM CDT

Unhealthiest Places in US Often Rural, Not Urban

Mostly thanks to poverty

(Newser) - It turns out being a country mouse may be bad for your health. People who live in rural parts of the US may be significantly less healthy than those living in cities and suburbs, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The study found...

Hungary
Launches
'Fat Tax'

Sep 2, 2011 1:22 PM CDT

Hungary Launches 'Fat Tax'

Salty, sugary foods now 50 cents more expensive

(Newser) - Chocolate cake won’t make you any thinner—but in Hungary, it’ll make your wallet lighter. Yesterday, the country instituted a “fat tax” of about 50 cents on foods loaded with salt, sugar, and fat. Among a sweet-toothed population, the tax is expected to bring in some $100...

Half of America Downs
One Sugary Drink Daily

Sep 1, 2011 8:29 AM CDT

Half of America Downs One Sugary Drink Daily

And 1 in 20 of us drinks the equivalent of more than four cans of soda daily

(Newser) - Well, this could have something to do with why we’re fat : Half of Americans drink at least one soda or other sugary beverage per day, and one in 20 drinks the equivalent of four-plus cans. The alarming CDC report follows interviews conducted between 2005 and 2008 with more than...

Wacky Health Tips

Aug 7, 2011 4:30 PM CDT

Wacky Health Tips

How can honey, black pepper, and egg shells help you?

(Newser) - Need to disinfect a wound? Use honey, not hydrogen peroxide. While hydrogen peroxide can prevent healing, honey is a good alternative because it's quite antibacterial. That's just one of the weird health tips rounded Listverse:

To stop bleeding: Clean your cut, then sprinkle black pepper on it and

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Does Chocolate
Build Muscle?

Aug 3, 2011 1:40 PM CDT

Does Chocolate Build Muscle?

Scientists say, "sort of"

(Newser) - Can you finally replace your energy bar with a candy bar? Scientists have discovered a connection between chocolate and building muscle, reports the New York Times . Researchers at the University of California in San Diego have found that giving mice a purified form of epicatechin—the main nutritional ingredient of...

Happy Meals Get Healthier

Jul 26, 2011 8:30 AM CDT

Happy Meals Get Healthier

McDonald's will add fruit, remove some of the fries

(Newser) - Are Happy Meals soon to become Healthy Meals? Well, at least healthier: McDonald's, under pressure from nutrition advocates, will add a serving of fruit or vegetables to all of the children's meals, the LA Times reports. But the French fries will still be included, albeit in a smaller...

Autism Tied to
Environment in
New Study

Jul 5, 2011 4:10 AM CDT

Autism Tied to Environment in New Study

But which environmental factors remain a mystery

(Newser) - Burgeoning cases of autism are strongly linked to the environment, researchers have discovered. A study of twins indicates that while genetics plays a role, the environment is a more significant factor. The study used results among both identical and fraternal twins, and a mathematical formula that determined that genetics accounts...

Secret to Guys'
Happiness? Culture

May 25, 2011 2:33 PM CDT

Secret to Guys' Happiness? Culture

Guys who take in a show or museum are more satisfied with their health

(Newser) - Good news for guys looking for a health boost: You may not have to rely on strenuous exercise (that you probably weren’t going to do anyway). Bad news: It might involve soaking in a little more culture than a ball game and a six-pack. Men who attend the ballet...