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Ideal Body Weight
Ideal Body Weight
For years, people looked up their weight on tables drawn from insurance company statistics. While those are still around, this is a newer, more accurate way to calculate what is truly a healthy weight range for you. more>>

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Ectopic pregnancy treatments have similar effects on fertility
Ectopic pregnancy treatments have similar effects on fertility
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study.more>>
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study.more>>
Obese new mothers may have higher heart attack, stroke risk
Obese new mothers may have higher heart attack, stroke risk
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.more>>
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.more>>

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Many young Americans know little about cervical cancer vaccine
Many young Americans know little about cervical cancer vaccine
Few people realize how effective the vaccines against HPV (human papillomavirus) are for preventing cervical cancer, and even fewer talk about the vaccine with their doctors.more>>
Few people realize how effective the vaccines against HPV (human papillomavirus) are for preventing cervical cancer, and even fewer talk about the vaccine with their doctors, according to a survey of more than 1,400 people.more>>
Frequent mammograms tied to lower risk of breast cancer spread
Frequent mammograms tied to lower risk of breast cancer spread
Breast cancer patients who have mammograms every 12 to 18 months have less chance of lymph node involvement than those who wait longer, therefore improving their outlook, according to an early new study.more>>
Breast cancer patients who have mammograms every 12 to 18 months have less chance of lymph node involvement than those who wait longer, therefore improving their outlook, according to an early new study.more>>
Breast-density changes may be tied to cancer risk
Breast-density changes may be tied to cancer risk
Breast cancer risk in women may be tied to the rate at which their breast-tissue density changes as they age, a new study suggests.more>>
Breast cancer risk in women may be tied to the rate at which their breast-tissue density changes as they age, a new study suggests.more>>
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Steady sleep schedule may help keep weight off
Steady sleep schedule may help keep weight off
Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.more>>
Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.more>>
Human error usually the cause of lack of oxygen during childbirth
Human error usually the cause of lack of oxygen during childbirth
Human error is the most common cause of infant asphyxiation at birth, according to a new Norwegian study.more>>
Human error is the most common cause of infant asphyxiation at birth, according to a new Norwegian study.more>>
Time of month may affect women's concussion recovery
Time of month may affect women's concussion recovery
Women who suffer a concussion may heal more slowly if the injury occurs in the two weeks leading up to their menstrual period, a small new study suggests.more>>
Women who suffer a concussion may heal more slowly if the injury occurs in the two weeks leading up to their menstrual period, a small new study suggests.more>>
Study probes why exercise leaves women more breathless than men
Study probes why exercise leaves women more breathless than men
It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.more>>
It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.more>>
Two pesticides tied to higher risk of gynecological disorder
Two pesticides tied to higher risk of gynecological disorder
Two pesticides are associated with an increased risk of endometriosis, a common health problem that occurs in up to 10 percent of reproductive-age women, according to a new study.more>>
Two pesticides are associated with an increased risk of endometriosis, a common health problem that occurs in up to 10 percent of reproductive-age women, according to a new study.more>>
Single dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to guard against cervical cancer
Single dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to guard against cervical cancer
Just one dose of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to provide long-term protection against cervical cancer in women, a new study suggests.more>>
Just one dose of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to provide long-term protection against cervical cancer in women, a new study suggests.more>>

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Smaller bowls may keep kids from overeating
Smaller bowls may keep kids from overeating
Having youngsters use smaller bowls may be one way to help reduce childhood obesity, a new study suggests.more>>
Having youngsters use smaller bowls may be one way to help reduce childhood obesity, a new study suggests.more>>
Cash incentives spur poor to buy healthier foods
Cash incentives spur poor to buy healthier foods
A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food.
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A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food. The only catch: They had to purchase healthier types of food at farmers' markets.more>>
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Acrylamide: An unwelcome part of your diet
Acrylamide: An unwelcome part of your diet
Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.more>>
Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.more>>
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.more>>
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.more>>
Meat products could raise diabetes risk
Meat products could raise diabetes risk
To avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, you may have been told to watch your calories and kick up your activity level. Now researchers say there's something else you might consider: your so-called dietary acid load.more>>
To avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, you may have been told to watch your calories and kick up your activity level. Now researchers say there's something else you might consider: your so-called dietary acid load.more>>
FDA trans fat ban good for America's heart health
FDA trans fat ban good for America's heart health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban trans fats from the food supply will trigger some scrambling by manufacturers and restaurant chains.more>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban trans fats from the food supply will trigger some scrambling by manufacturers and restaurant chains, but ultimately it will be a boon to the nation's health.more>>
Gene may explain link between meat and colon cancer risk
Gene may explain link between meat and colon cancer risk
A specific genetic variant might help explain why eating red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, a small, new study contends.more>>
A specific genetic variant might help explain why eating red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, a small, new study contends.more>>
One-third of U.S. adults are obese
One-third of U.S. adults are obese
The adult obesity rate in the United States remains as high as ever, with one in three Americans carrying unhealthy amounts of weight, according to a new federal report.more>>
The adult obesity rate in the United States remains as high as ever, with one in three Americans carrying unhealthy amounts of weight, according to a new federal report.more>>
Healthy lifestyle may reverse cellular aging
Healthy lifestyle may reverse cellular aging
Healthy behaviors such as exercise, good diet and stress management have the potential to reverse aging on a molecular level and partly restore the vitality of a person's cells, according to a new pilot study.more>>
Healthy behaviors such as exercise, good diet and stress management have the potential to reverse aging on a molecular level and partly restore the vitality of a person's cells, according to a new pilot study.more>>

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Obesity may be hard on your hearing
Obesity may be hard on your hearing
Listen up: Being obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your waist, might be linked to hearing loss, a new study suggests.more>>
Listen up: Being obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your waist, might be linked to hearing loss, a new study suggests.more>>
Good body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
Good body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.more>>
Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.more>>
Could good manners help spur holiday weight gain?
Could good manners help spur holiday weight gain?
Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.more>>
Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.more>>
Might stomach artery treatment be future weight-loss tool?
Might stomach artery treatment be future weight-loss tool?
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.more>>
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.more>>
Cash incentives spur poor to buy healthier foods
Cash incentives spur poor to buy healthier foods
A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food.
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A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food. The only catch: They had to purchase healthier types of food at farmers' markets.more>>
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Sodas, other sweet drinks tied to higher risk for endometrial cancer
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.more>>
Steady sleep schedule may help keep weight off
Steady sleep schedule may help keep weight off
Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.more>>
Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.more>>
Could weight-loss surgery help slow aging for some?
Could weight-loss surgery help slow aging for some?
Beyond slimming the waistlines of morbidly obese patients, weight-loss surgery also may help reverse the aging process in some patients, turning back the clock on a key sign of decline in the body's cells.more>>
Beyond slimming the waistlines of morbidly obese patients, weight-loss surgery also may help reverse the aging process in some patients, turning back the clock on a key sign of decline in the body's cells.more>>
Romance can sour when only one partner slims down
Romance can sour when only one partner slims down
A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests.more>>
A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests.more>>
Removable 'gut sleeve' might become a future weight-loss tool
Removable 'gut sleeve' might become a future weight-loss tool
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks. more>>
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks.more>>

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Breast-density changes may be tied to cancer risk
Breast-density changes may be tied to cancer risk
Breast cancer risk in women may be tied to the rate at which their breast-tissue density changes as they age, a new study suggests.more>>
Breast cancer risk in women may be tied to the rate at which their breast-tissue density changes as they age, a new study suggests.more>>
Acrylamide: An unwelcome part of your diet
Acrylamide: An unwelcome part of your diet
Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.more>>
Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.more>>
Despite major progress, some childhood cancers are still killers
Despite major progress, some childhood cancers are still killers
Recent decades have seen huge strides in treating childhood cancer, but certain types of tumors remain difficult to treat and are often deadly.more>>
Recent decades have seen huge strides in treating childhood cancer, but certain types of tumors remain difficult to treat and are often deadly.more>>
Gene may explain link between meat and colon cancer risk
Gene may explain link between meat and colon cancer risk
A specific genetic variant might help explain why eating red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, a small, new study contends.more>>
A specific genetic variant might help explain why eating red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, a small, new study contends.more>>
Overweight teen years tied to later cancer risk
Overweight teen years tied to later cancer risk
Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.more>>
Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.more>>
Exercise may lower risk of esophageal cancer
Exercise may lower risk of esophageal cancer
Physical activity may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, a new review finds.more>>
Physical activity may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, a new review finds.more>>
More black women in U.S. diagnosed with breast cancer
More black women in U.S. diagnosed with breast cancer
White women 40 and older have traditionally had the highest rates of breast cancer in the United States, but rising rates among blacks have narrowed the gap in recent years.more>>
White women 40 and older have traditionally had the highest rates of breast cancer in the United States, but rising rates among blacks have narrowed the gap in recent years, according to a new American Cancer Society report.more>>
Gov't approves first 'pre-surgical' drug for breast cancer
Gov't approves first 'pre-surgical' drug for breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first drug to be used before the surgical treatment of breast cancer.more>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first drug to be used before the surgical treatment of breast cancer.more>>
Smokers have higher complication risk after colon surgery
Smokers have higher complication risk after colon surgery
Smoking increases the risk of complications and death following colorectal surgery, a new study says.more>>
Smoking increases the risk of complications and death following colorectal surgery, a new study says.more>>
Researchers tie increased throat cancer cases to HPV infection
Researchers tie increased throat cancer cases to HPV infection
The sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) may be behind the sharp rise in cases of throat and mouth cancers among young American adults, researchers say.more>>
The sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) may be behind the sharp rise in cases of throat and mouth cancers among young American adults, researchers say.more>>

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Interpreter for deaf at Mandela event called fake
Interpreter for deaf at Mandela event called fake
The national director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa says a man who provided sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela's memorial service, attended by scores of heads of state, was a...more>>
The sign-language interpreter on stage at Nelson Mandela's globally broadcast memorial service was a faker who was waving his arms around meaninglessly, advocates for the deaf said Wednesday.more>>
Friday episode of 'The First 48' to feature NOPD
Friday episode of 'The First 48' to feature NOPD
NOPD homicide detectives and the work they do to solve murders will soon be the focus of a nationally televised show.more>>
NOPD homicide detectives and the work they do to solve murders will soon be the focus of a nationally televised show.more>>
St. Tammany police search for missing woman
St. Tammany police search for missing woman
Crystal Friedman was reported missing on Monday, Dec. 9thmore>>
Crystal Friedman was reported missing on Monday, Dec. 9thmore>>
Police say investigation into murders of father and son is extensive
Police say investigation into murders of father and son is extensive
After making arrests in the double murder of a father and his infant son, police searched a Gentilly home.more>>
After making arrests in the double murder of a father and his infant son, police searched a Gentilly home.more>>
Search continues for stolen truck with $120,000 worth of Hershey's
Search continues for stolen truck with $120,000 worth of Hershey's
The search is on for a truck stolen in Volusia county that was carrying $120,000 worth of Hershey's chocolate.more>>
The search is on for a truck stolen in Volusia county that was carrying $120,000 worth of Hershey's chocolate.more>>
Doctors decide artificial sweetener aspartame is safe
Doctors decide artificial sweetener aspartame is safe
Doctors have concluded an adult who weighs about 150 pounds can handle about 2,800 milligrams of aspartame a day.more>>
Doctors have concluded an adult who weighs about 150 pounds can handle about 2,800 milligrams of aspartame a day.more>>
2 killed, 2 injured in separate shootings Tuesday night
2 killed, 2 injured in separate shootings Tuesday night
New Orleans police worked a triple shooting in the East while Jefferson Parish deputies worked a homicide in Metairie.more>>
New Orleans police worked a triple shooting in the East while Jefferson Parish deputies worked a homicide in Metairie.more>>
Big changes in store for Mandeville highway
Big changes in store for Mandeville highway
An old country road outside Mandeville, has seen a doubling of traffic accidents and huge delays since an interchange with Interstate 12 opened up. The state has come up with three proposals to makemore>>
An old country road outside Mandeville has seen a doubling of traffic accidents and huge delays since an interchange with Interstate 12 opened up.more>>
New Orleans broadcast icon Frank Davis dies
New Orleans broadcast icon Frank Davis dies
Chef and outdoorsman Frank Davis passed away Mondaymore>>
Chef and outdoorsman Frank Davis passed away Mondaymore>>
Small plane crashes northeast of Hammond
Small plane crashes northeast of Hammond
Crash occurred around 10:00 a.m.more>>
Crash occurred around 10:00 a.m.more>>

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