Health Headlines - April 21

Study: Radical Diets Can Lead to Obesity

Adolescent girls who are depressed or try radical dieting like vomiting are more likely to become obese than those who eat high-fat foods or sometimes gorge themselves, a four-year study suggests.

Soccer Players' Injury Rates Tracked in British Study

Soccer players are more likely to suffer injuries in their sport than gymnasts, tennis players and swimmers, researchers said on Thursday.

Soccer players' injury rates tracked in UK study

Soccer players are more likely to suffer injuries in their sport than gymnasts, tennis players and swimmers, researchers said on Thursday.

Hot Dogs Raise Risk of Pancreatic Cancer - Study

A diet containing lots of processed meats, like hot dogs and sausages, raises the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a large multiethnic study unveiled on Wednesday.

Busloads of Doctors Rally at Capitol for Reform

Physicians in white coats filled most of the west lawn of the US Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, chanting for "tort reform" and carrying signs protesting Congress's failure to pass legislation to address spiraling malpractice insurance premiums.

Canada OKs Cannabis-Based Painkiller

Canada has become the first country in the world to approve a cannabis-based painkiller for patients suffering multiple sclerosis, a move applauded by those with the disease and proponents of medical uses for marijuana.

So Is Obesity Bad for You or Not?

New statistics published this week questioned the U.S. government's assertion that obesity causes nearly as many deaths as smoking in a finding certain to confuse many.

Authorities: Internet Drug Rings Crushed

Authorities said Wednesday they have shattered Internet rings that illegally peddled drugs worldwide to tens of thousands of people, turning the Web into a drug pipeline for teenagers and abusers.

WHO: All Samples of Killer Flu Virus Found

All samples of the killer influenza virus sent outside the United States have been destroyed except for one in Lebanon, the U.N. health agency said Wednesday.

Antibiotic Regime Doesn't Cut Heart Risk-Studies

Long-term antibiotic treatment designed to fight a common but stubborn bacterial infection does not reduce the risk of heart attack, according to two studies released on Wednesday.

11 States Have Waiting Lists for AIDS Drugs

More than 600 low-income AIDS patients in 11 U.S. states are on waiting lists for medicines as funding for assistance programs falls short, a report released on Wednesday said.

Mom's Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters

Mothers who eat fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and while nursing may reduce the risk of breast cancer in their daughters by as much as 40 percent, a new study of mice found.

Health Savings Accounts Won't Help Uninsured: Report

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), coupled with high-deductible health plans, will result in fewer than 1 million of the 45 million uninsured Americans getting new health coverage, says a report released Wednesday.

Food Fact:
Fennel club.

Seeds of this parsley kin can be a life saver if you have stomach pain.

Fitness Tip of the day:
Dyna-band on the run.

Next time you head out on a business trip, pack a Dyna-band and a jump rope -- small items with big rewards.

FAQ of the day:
What are the fattiest foods?

The worst offenders are stick margarine, solid vegetable shortening and commercially baked products, including donuts, cookies, cakes, pies and pastries. Foods that seem a little more wholesome, such as toaster waffles and wheat crackers, can also contain significant amounts of trans fats. A general rule of thumb: The higher the total fat in a product, and the higher hydrogenated oils appear in the ingredient list, the more trans fat it contains.