Although Most People Getting Screened for Two of the Nation's Deadliest Cancers, Thousands of People Died Last Year Because They Weren't Screened for Colon or Breast Cancer

More adults in the United States have been getting recommended breast and colorectal cancer screenings, but millions of people still have not had recommended screening, according to data released in the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monthly report, CDC Vital Signs.

Fast Food Chains Have Significantly Decreased Trans Fats in Cooking Oils, Study Finds

Five major fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

Drinking Fewer Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Lower Blood Pressure

Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages -- a leading source of added sugar in the U.S. diet -- may lower blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. 

Monitoring Cholesterol Increases Life Expectancy, 25-Year Study Finds

A University of Minnesota study definitively shows that those with decreased LDL cholesterol levels can count on an increased life expectancy.

Attitude Toward Everyday Activity Important for Healthy Lifestyle

Unintentional physical activity may be influenced by non-conscious attitudes, noted David Conroy, associate professor of kinesiology and human development and family studies. The challenge of encouraging more activity can be met by understanding the motivation behind both deliberate exercise and inherent behaviors.

Unhealthy Foods Become Less Popular With Increasing Costs

Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Men and Women Respond Differently to Stress

Age and gender play a major role in how people respond to stress, according to a new study on 20-to-64-year-olds. Published in the journal Psychophysiology, the investigation was led by scientists from the Université de Montréal and the Montreal Heart Institute in collaboration withcolleagues from the Université du Québec à Montréal and McGill University.

Indoor Tanning May Be an Addictive Behavior

Individuals who have used indoor tanning facilities may meet criteria for addiction, and may also be more prone to anxiety symptoms and substance use, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology.

Walking Associated With Lower Stroke Risk in Women

Women who walked two or more hours a week or who usually walked at a brisk pace (3 miles per hour or faster) had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn't walk, according to a large, long-term study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Bacon or Bagels? Higher Fat at Breakfast May Be Healthier Than You Think

The age-old maxim "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper" may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.

High-Intensity Interval Training Is Time-Efficient and Effective, Study Suggests

The usual excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

Can Mobile Phones Help People 'EatWell?'

Most people know the rules of healthy eating, but most of us might eat a little healthier if we were reminded. Now a researcher at Georgia Tech is testing using a mobile phone to help community members steer themselves away from that chocolate cake and toward the fruits and veggies.

Obesity Associated With Depression and Vice Versa

Obesity appears to be associated with an increased risk of depression, and depression also appears associated with an increased risk of developing obesity, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies in the March issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

What You Eat After Exercise Matters

Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of these benefits can be greatly affected by the food we eat afterwards, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Most Adults Misunderstand Standard Warnings on Prescriptions

Replacing confusing language and icons on standard warnings labels for prescription medicine and listing only the most important warnings could make a big difference in how well patients understand the instructions that are critical to their health, according to a new study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Excessive Internet Use Is Linked to Depression

People who spend a lot of time browsing the Internet are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its kind in the West by University of Leeds psychologists.

Research Yields Fitness Motivation Tips for a Healthy New Year

As the weather chills and the economy starts getting back into shape, many wannabe exercisers hope to invest in themselves by becoming healthier in 2010.

Global Tobacco Report Outlines 21 Challenges for 21st Century

A new American Cancer Society report outlines 21 challenges and needs for global tobaccocontrol, covering the wide range of issues to be addressed and expertise needed to reduce the rising tide of tobacco use worldwide, particularly in the low- and middle-income nations that are the target of the multinational tobacco industry.

Can Playing Active Video Games Equal Moderate Intensity Exercise?

Active Wii sports™ video games and some Wii fit™ activities may increase adults' energy expenditure as much as moderately intense exercise, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.