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Study: Overweight US women need better pre-pregnancy counseling

Study: Overweight US women need better pre-pregnancy counseling

Better care and counseling is needed to teach overweight women hoping to become pregnant about the health dangers of their…
Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight

Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight

Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on track toward a healthier weight,…
The world’s most and least peaceful countries

The world’s most and least peaceful countries

In search of peace? Maybe it's time to move to Iceland.According to the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace, the…
Scariest theme park rides on Earth

Scariest theme park rides on Earth

Most of us are happy with being flung around in a roller coaster or spun high in a Ferris wheel.The…
Could insulin pills prevent diabetes? Big study seeks answer

Could insulin pills prevent diabetes? Big study seeks answer

For nearly a century, insulin has been a life-saving diabetes treatment. Now scientists are testing a tantalizing question: What if…
What are the world’s safest airlines?

What are the world’s safest airlines?

Aviation website AirlineRatings.com has just released its annual list of the world's 10 safest airlines. Once again, Australian airline Qantas grabs the top spot. "Qantas…
Tech and tourism: 11 people changing the way we travel

Tech and tourism: 11 people changing the way we travel

There's never been a better time to be a tourist. Whether it's a cool new app helping find the best flight…
Going vegan can lead to weight loss

Going vegan can lead to weight loss

Sticking to a vegan diet could be one of the best ways to lose weight, according to a new study…
Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction

Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction

Go see them now, before it's too late: threatened by neglect, the elements, changing architectural trends or ruthless developers, these…
Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons

Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons

The availability of indoor tanning outside of tanning salons may promote risky use because of lax regulation, US researchers say.Outside…
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