Study finding points to need for novel weight-loss interventions By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 10 (HealthDay News) — As expected, young children who are overweight consume more calories each day than do their thinner peers, a new study says. But, in a decidedly unexpected finding, the researchers also discovered that older overweight children may...

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Here are some risk factors (HealthDay News) — Hamstrings, muscles in the back of the thighs, are frequently strained in athletes who do a lot of sprinting — such as those who play track, soccer or basketball. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says knowing the risk factors for pulled hamstrings can help prevent them....

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Plain old H2O is usually the better choice, expert says SUNDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) — In most cases, water is a better choice than a sports drink when you’re thirsty, an expert says. “Sports drinks shouldn’t take the place of regular water intake,” Brooke Schantz, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics...

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This is the latest finding in debate over herb’s ability to keep dementia at bay By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) — Yet another study, this one by French researchers, finds that the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba won’t prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease. “One would hope that this would be the final...

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Younger, less-educated adults and Hispanics not as likely to get blood levels tested THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Screening for high blood cholesterol among U.S. adults increased significantly from 2005 to 2009, but younger Americans, less-educated adults and Hispanics are still less likely than others to undergo testing, according to a new study. Researchers...

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Optical fibers map walking patterns, warn of potential dangers THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that it’s possible to use plastic optical fibers in carpeting to warn seniors when their walking patterns might put them in danger of falling. The fibers, placed on a carpet underlay, work by sensing a person’s movement through...

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