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Diet and nutrition Americans still making unhealthy choices High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity are still being reported in the US. Eating disorders on the rise Coffee lowers risk for rare liver disease Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk
Environment Scientists explore future tropical rainfall A new study, looks to the past to learn about the future of tropical climate change. Scientists say humans are causing global climate change Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source
Mental Health Psychiatry 'Bible' launched amid controversy Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments. 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Travel Drivers more likely to die in crashes Researchers claim that passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with SUVs, regardless of crash safety ratings. Farting on flights A dim blue light keeps night drivers alert Sleepy, drunken drivers equally bad
Fitness Steroids bad for mental health A study shows that anabolic steroids may affect one's future mental health. Putting group fitness classes in the proper light Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers
Diabetes Depression raises low blood sugar risk in diabetics Diabetics who are depressed have more than a 40% higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar, research shows. Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment
Asthma Sleeplessness affects school work of asthmatics Kids with badly-controlled asthma and resulting sleep problems often suffer academically, a study finds. New asthma drug a 'potential game changer' Ginger effective in treating asthma SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate
Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend