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Childhood Obesity and Hypertension 09/13/2013 09:05 AM EDT Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Obesity in Children Nuclear Plants Don't Raise Child Leukemia Risk 09/12/2013 06:02 PM EDT Despite fears to the contrary, children who live near nuclear power plants have no greater risk of developing leukaemia or a type of cancer known as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a large British study published on Friday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Leukemia, Radiation Exposure Packing School Lunches with Food Safety in Mind 09/12/2013 05:00 PM EDT Expert tips on container care, perishables and sandwich choices Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Food Safety, School Health Vaccine Coverage High in U.S., But Measles Outbreaks a Concern: CDC 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT 159 cases reported so far this year in unvaccinated people Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Measles Tooth Cavities Linked to Lower Risk of Head, Neck Cancer in Study 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT Bacteria involved in cavity formation may have some cancer-protective effect, researcher says, but skeptics aren't sure Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Head and Neck Cancer, Tooth Decay Americans Enjoying More Healthy Years 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT Study found 2-year lifespan gain, fewer disease symptoms Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Aging Strong Verbal Skills in Childhood May Raise Drinking Risk, Study Suggests 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT These expressive kids scored higher in 'sensation-seeking,' researchers found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Underage Drinking Righty or Lefty? It's Largely Genetic, Study Suggests 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT Work with developing embryos provides new information Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy People's Beliefs on Drunk Driving May Change When They're Drunk 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT Alcohol may impair drivers' normally good sense, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Impaired Driving Childhood Obesity Quadruples Chances of Adult Hypertension 09/12/2013 04:00 PM EDT Even being overweight when young was found to double high blood pressure risk in long-term study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, High Blood Pressure, Obesity in Children Exercise May Help Alleviate Depression 09/12/2013 02:37 PM EDT Exercise may help ease symptoms of depression, according to a fresh look at past research. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Exercise and Physical Fitness Report: Child Neglect a Continuing Problem in U.S. 09/12/2013 02:00 PM EDT More research called for to prevent and treat occurrences Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Abuse Even Younger Women with Diabetes May Face Higher Odds for Heart Disease 09/12/2013 02:00 PM EDT Finding was independent of women's other risk factors in early study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Heart Disease in Women Positive Attitude Linked to Longer Life in Heart Patients 09/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT Keeping physically active may boost survival in those with a negative outlook, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Mental Health Alzheimer's May Vary, Brain to Brain 09/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT Differences in signs, symptoms could be related to 'beta-amyloid fibrils' responsible for plaque, study hints Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease Gene Mutation May Help Predict Lung Cancer Survival in Nonsmokers 09/12/2013 09:00 AM EDT Finding might offer doctors a 'practical tool,' researcher suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Lung Cancer   This email was sent to buzzhairs@gmail.com. Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus To change your subscription preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with this service, please contact support@govdelivery.com. This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656