News health 2008-07-31 Andanh.com

Can coffee make you fat? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:31:00 EST
Even in the dog days of summer, there's no shortage of ways to get your java fix. But if you're watching your waistline, you might want to order with care.

Knee implants are now gender specific Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:37:00 EST
Knee replacements have long been available in many sizes, but using a smaller size for a woman didn't always resolve anatomical differences between the sexes. But now there are more options for women, who undergo nearly two-thirds of the more than 400,000 annual knee-replacement surgeries.

Take care when exercising with child in tow Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:26:00 EST
Motivated parents can use a number of devices to haul their kids when they exercise — jogging strollers, cycling trailers, front slings, etc. — but there are safety concerns.

Worried about risks of cell phones? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:21:00 EST
Did the expert who raised concerns about cell phones and cancer offer any recommendations for day-to-day use? Experts recommend these precautionary measures be taken....

Greener running shoes Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:16:00 EST
Running shoes just got a little more eco-friendly. Brooks Sports has officially launched its running shoe, Trance 8, featuring the first biodegradable midsole, called BioMoGo.

Information seminars offered on gastric banding Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:23:00 EST
Baptist Hospital East now offers adjustable gastric banding weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach and, in some cases, alters the digestion process to curb the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed. Most patients lose about 50 percent of their excess weight in the first year.

Big babies at risk? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:14:00 EST
A study has found that those big, 10-pound newborns that look like future Hall of Famers might be at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

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