Video: Study: Teens losing sleep to texting
According to new research, teens are burning the midnight oil texting and chatting with friends. NBC’s Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News Channel)
Many breast-fed babies lack vitamin D
After giving birth to her son last year, Sarah Mann, a mother in Santa Barbara, Calif, became one of an increasing number of women in the United States choosing to breast-feed her children.
Blacks struggle with 72 percent unwed mothers rate
Debate is growing within and outside the black community of how to address the rising rate of unwed mothers. Seventy-two percent of black babies are born to unwed mothers, government statistics say — and changing that is a complex issue.
Diabetes and obesity levels rise in Somerset
PEOPLE in Somerset are being warned to watch their weight following a worrying rise in diabetes and obesity levels.
Check life-saving gadgets with return to standard time
Experts advise that with the return to standard time on Sunday morning, it’s best to change batteries in smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
VIDEO from Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Available on thenewsmarket.com: Celebrities, Families and Supporters Come Together to Fight for the Elimination of Pediatric AIDS – New Video Available
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Chefs Can Create Reduced-calorie Restaurant Foods
Restaurants could play an important role in helping to reduce the growing obesity epidemic by creating reduced-calorie meals, according to Penn State researchers.The researchers surveyed chefs, restaurant owners, and culinary executives from …
Men: Your Laptop Could Be Affecting Your Sperm
Researchers have found that men who sit with a computer in their lap could be adversely affecting the quality of their sperm. Authors of the study, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, said there is not really a lot that can be d…
Sitting too long at work can be fatal
Working longer hours at a desk job might impress your boss, but its definitely not good for your health, says a new research.
Assam launches healthcare helpline
The Assam government Sunday launched a healthcare facility under which patients will be able to seek tips from doctors round-the-clock on an emergency telephone number.
03:45 First openly gay bishop to retire
The first openly gay Episcopal bishop said he will retire in 2013, due in part to the “constant strain” on him and his family from the worldwide backlash against his election seven years ago.
Statin drugs cause liver damage, kidney failure and cataracts, says BMJ
(NaturalNews) Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs significantly increase a person’s risk of cataracts, muscle weakness, liver dysfunction and kidney failure, according to a study in the British Medical Journal.The study also confirmed that…
Scientists discover new value in wisdom teeth that could one day save your life
(NaturalNews) A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals an interesting new medical fact about wisdom teeth. Far from being a useless annoyance, wisdom teeth actually hold valuable tissues inside them that are capable o…
Protect artery health with blueberries
(NaturalNews) Blueberries are a “superfruit” rich in powerful antioxidants that fight and prevent disease. And a new study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adds to the growing list of the blueberry’s known benefits, revealing that th…
ASRT National Radiologic Technology Week® Kicks Off Nov. 7
ASRT National Radiologic Technology Week® Kicks Off Nov. 7
Recognizing the Professionals Who Safely Perform Diagnostic Imaging Exams and Administer Radiation Therapy Treatments
Albuquerque, N.M….