KVAL's Healthy Living: National News
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Prescription Drug Problem
Teen misuse and abuse of prescription drugs up 33 percent over the last 5 years, study says.... Read more..
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Food for Thought
Are parents of adolescents too controlling when it comes to how much their children eat?... Read more..
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Digging in for Weight Loss
Men and women who take part in this activity have a lower body mass index than neighbors who don't? Find out what it is.... Read more..
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Buffet Battle
How can you visit that all-you-can-eat buffet without busting your diet? Research says.... Read more..
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Colic Migraine Connection?
New study finds children who have migraines are more likely to have been colicky infants.... Read more..
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I'd like to cut back on the amount of red meat I eat but I know I need the protein. What are some healthy meals I can prepare?
Not only is reducing the amount of red meat in your diet good for you, but it also allows you to explore other fun protein options. Try starting off with Meatless Mondays -- one day a week you can replace red meat with fish, poultry, tofu or legumes.... Read more..
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High-tech Mammography Debate
Is Computer-aided Detection (CAD) during mammography better at catching early and late stage breast cancers?... Read more..
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Breastfeeding Duration
New research shows breastfeeding longer than 12 months may increase a child's risk for iron deficiency.... Read more..
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Are You An Apple or a Pear?
New research shows your body shape may impact your risk for kidney disease.... Read more..
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Antibiotic Resistance and Overuse
You may be surprised by the number of antibiotic prescriptions being written in the U.S. Check out the results of a new CDC study.... Read more..
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Air Pollution and Childhood Cancer
A new study finds a link between air pollution exposure during pregnancy and childhood leukemia.... Read more..
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3 Super-veggies for a Quick Beauty Boost!
Some of us switch up our lipstick shade more often than our diet. While we may go from nude to coral or berry to fuchsia in just a matter of weeks, when it comes to salad, we always stick with romaine.... Read more..
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Should men 50-69 get the PSA Test? The American College of Physicians releases its new recommendations.... Read more..
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Dishing Up Healthier Portions
New research shows using smaller plates at mealtime may help prevent obesity in kids.... Read more..
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Exercise for Your Heart
Walking vs. Running: Does one form of fitness work better when it comes to your heart health?... Read more..
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Your Hairline and Your Heart
New research finds a link between baldness and coronary heart disease, but the location of that hair loss may be key.... Read more..
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Melatonin and Diabetes
Melatonin, the hormone you most associate with sleep, may play a crucial role in your risk for Type 2 diabetes.... Read more..
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Snack Attack! Healthy Snacks, Happy Kids
Crunch, munch, dip, dunk, sip and savor. We are a nation of snack fanatics! ... Read more..
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Cashing In On Weight Loss
Do financial incentives work best for individual dieters or a group working towards a weight loss goal?... Read more..
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Skin Cancer and Kids
New research shows melanoma rates in children on the rise.... Read more..