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Obesity and STD Rates Rising In American Women


Check out this post about a recent women’s health study on That’s Fit.

While fewer American women are smoking and dying from heart disease and stroke, there have been disturbing setbacks in women’s health in the U.S. over the last decade.

The newly released 2010 edition of Making the Grade on Women’s Health: a National and State-by-State Report Card, developed by the National Women’s Law Center and the Oregon Health & Science University, showed that more women are suffering from obesity, high blood pressure and sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, more women are engaging in riskier behaviors, like binge drinking and failing to obtain regular health screenings for conditions like cervical cancer. … More »

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Obesity and STD Rates Rising In American Women

Curry Could Treat Brain Injury and Stroke


Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered that a synthetic compound derived from curry may protect against stroke and traumatic brain injury. They’ve found that a synthetic derivative of turmeric (a spice found in curry) could improve the physical and behavioral deficiencies in mice who’ve suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke, and may be useful in clinical treatment for humans. … More »

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Curry Could Treat Brain Injury and Stroke

Selective Eating Disorder and Embracing That Migraine: Morning News Roundup


I’ll Pass: If you’re extremely fussy about what you’ll eat (and you’re over the age of five), you could have selective eating disorder. (via YumSugar)

What’s Up, Doc? If you eat carrots regularly, you’re protecting yourself from cancer and heart disease. (via The Mirror)

The Plus Side of Migraines: If you’re a woman who gets migraines, you could recover more quickly after a stroke. (via American Heart Association Newsroom) … More »

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Selective Eating Disorder and Embracing That Migraine: Morning News Roundup