But, benefits are slight and side effects are reported, researchers say By Steven Reinberg MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Those suffering from the common cold will try almost anything to relieve their symptoms, but a cure has yet to be found. A new Canadian analysis has revealed that zinc tablets may help patients suffer...

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But researchers add the rise might be somewhat less than previously estimated By Amanda Gardner MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Even if the skyrocketing rates of obesity level off, 42 percent of Americans will be obese and 11 percent will be severely obese by the year 2030, a new report predicts. That means 32...

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Small study found it slowed muscle wasting, boosted fitness MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can slow muscle wasting, boost strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, a new study confirms. In heart failure — also called congestive heart failure — the heart doesn’t pump blood well enough to meet the...

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Children who watch the most television have worst eating habits, study finds By Randy Dotinga MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Kids who spend lots of time in front of the TV have poorer diets overall, a new study of U.S. middle school students finds. The research doesn’t prove that TV watching has anything to...

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Study involving college students found proximity mattered MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — College students are more likely to snack on fresh fruits and vegetables when these healthy options are placed where they can easily reach them, a new study suggests. Students also ate more fruit when it was made clearly visible to them, according...

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