Being physically active during pregnancy can have health benefits for women that go beyond shedding some extra baby weight, according to Reuters.
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Obama passes law that will make schools healthier
Schools throughout the country may now become a lot healthier after President Barack Obama recently signed a child nutrition bill into effect.
Read MoreDriving tips for the winter weather
Winter storms provide some of the most dangerous road conditions for motorists, which is why MSNBC has released a report of safety driving tips for people.
Read MoreSurgeon General finds tobacco consumption rapidly impacts body
The U.S. Surgeon General released a report with new evidence indicating smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke is likely to cause instantaneous harm to the body.
Read MoreWinter weather home safety tips
The winter season brings a festive feeling to the air, but it is a time of year when temperatures and storms become more intense and dangerous for certain regions of the country. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and the National Weather Service has provided a report full of tips that will keep the home safe during the next few months.
Read MoreTeen obesity on the rise
Obesity in teenagers is becoming more of a problem across the nation, according to a study presented by the National Center for Children in Poverty.
The study notes that one out of six adolescents is overweight in America, and one out of three is at risk. The alarming numbers are igniting conversations that researchers hope will result in strategies to combat the social and nutritional problem, according to the NCCP.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s can be slowed by walking
The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.
Read MoreMinnesota police to crack down on drunk driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous and potentially deadly practice. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more than 140 people in the state die annually because of accidents involving alcohol.
Read MoreTips to avoid lung cancer
Statistics show lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways to avoid acquiring the disease, according to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
Read MoreModerate alcohol consumption good for transplant patients
Renal and Urology News confirmed a study that found drinking alcohol in moderate doses correlates with a low prevalence of post-transplant diabetes and decreased risk of death in renal transplant recipients.
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