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Study finds decline in childhood obesity in the US
AFP Relax News, Published on 27/12/2012
» Following recent media reports that in some cities in the US childhood obesity rates have dipped, new research now backs up with claims.
Is Roquefort cheese the reason why the French enjoy long life spans?
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/12/2012
» While red wine has long been credited for playing a key role in the “French paradox,” new research claims it’s not the vino, but the blue-ripened veins of old, moldy cheeses like Roquefort that allow the French to enjoy a rich fatty diet and still boast one of the longest life spans in Europe.
Childhood obesity rates drop in some US cities
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/12/2012
» For the first time in decades, a handful of American cities -- including New York and Los Angeles -- are reporting declines in childhood obesity rates.
Dogs can sniff out lung cancer, pilot study shows
AFP Relax News, Published on 06/12/2012
» Dogs are surprisingly adept at sniffing out lung cancer, results from a pilot project in Austria published on Wednesday suggested, potentially offering hope for earlier, life-saving diagnosis.
New LatAm network aims to help infertile couples
AFP Relax News, Published on 27/11/2012
» Latin America's new infertility network will be a support system for those unable to conceive and lead the fight for cheaper medical treatments for would-be parents, its founders told AFP.
ADHD medication could cut crime rates: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 23/11/2012
» - Medication can reduce the number of crimes committed by people suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by one third, according to a Swedish study released on Thursday.
Top ten fitness trends for 2013: survey
AFP Relax News, Published on 02/11/2012
» A new survey of fitness trends finds that you can put away your fancy fitness gadgets and get back to basics -- push-ups, planks and squats will be some of the most popular exercises for the coming year.