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In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing …

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Money Crisis Particularly Hard on American Women
October 14, 2008 – 8:38 am | One Comment

The American Psychological Association (APA) gauges the emotional health of the country with an annual survey and its latest, the 2008 Stress in America survey, reveals the level of stress in the nation skyrocketing right …

Money Crisis Particularly Hard on American Women
October 13, 2008 – 5:20 am | No Comment

The American Psychological Association (APA) gauges the emotional health of the country with an annual survey and its latest, the 2008 Stress in America survey, reveals the level of stress in the nation skyrocketing right …

Stress Prolongs, Worsens Allergic Reactions
August 18, 2008 – 6:19 am | No Comment

Researchers at Ohio State University have just released the findings of a study that suggests allergic reactions that occur during times of stress are likely to last longer and be more severe than reactions …

Stress May Raise Cervical Cancer Risk: Should We Worry?
May 7, 2008 – 5:04 am | One Comment

In a society where we are all “stressed out,” we can add another entry to our worry list.
Stress may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. A study published this month in “Annals of Behavioral …

Stress is a Definite Health Risk – How do You Manage?
May 5, 2008 – 5:47 am | 6 Comments

According to the American College of Cardiology, stress is a definite predictor of heart disease. The jury is no longer out – feelings of irritability, lack of sleep, job stress, marital woes, racial prejudice, and …

Severe Stress Linked To Breast Cancer Risk
March 12, 2008 – 7:49 pm | 2 Comments

Severe psychological stress may play a role in the development of breast cancer, according to a study conducted at Queen’s University. Biochemist Christopher Mueller led the study and found that the stress hormone hydrocortisone may …