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 Promising Strategies To Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children

Promising Strategies To Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children

Researchers have found promising strategies to reduce and prevent obesity among Latino children.

General News
 Diabetes Doubles Death Risk After Heart Attack

Diabetes Doubles Death Risk After Heart Attack

Diabetics are twice at risk of dying following heart attack, but researchers aren't sure about the reason for the increased risk.

Diabetes News
 Tool to Test Malnutrition in Cancer Patients Developed

Tool to Test Malnutrition in Cancer Patients Developed

Researchers have found a shorter version of a commonly used nutrition-assessment tool to test cancer patients for malnutrition.

Cancer News
 Virus Behind Severe Bronchiolitis in Young Children Identified

Virus Behind Severe Bronchiolitis in Young Children Identified

An unknown human metapneumovirus (MPV) which is behind the second most common cause of severe bronchiolitis in young children has been identified by researchers.

Research News
 Marijuana Use Linked With Risky Sex in HIV-infected Russians

Marijuana Use Linked With Risky Sex in HIV-infected Russians

Marijuana use has been associated with other increased risky behaviors involving drug use and sex among Russians infected with HIV.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse News