Week of August 2, 2010

Nutrition Update

Serious Bariatric Surgery Risk: 2.6%

Bariatric surgery is relatively safe, even at hospitals not distinguished as "Centers of Excellence." Details.

Taking Calcium?

Calcium supplements don't improve bone health, but do increase heart-attack risk. Details.

Coffee Perk

Coffee lowers your risk of certain cancers. Details.

Dieting? Urine Luck

Modest weight loss can help overweight women with bladder-control problems. Details.

Booze Joints

Drinking alcohol may help keep rheumatoid arthritis at bay. Details.

You Can Save a Life

New easy CPR can be as effective as CPR that includes mouth-to-mouth breathing. Details.

Tell Your Pregnant Friends

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages may invite premature birth. Details.

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