Fit or Fat - Diet and Fitness Blog » Health and Technology http://www.fitofat.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:23:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 After diabetes diagnosis, US celebrity chef feels heat http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/after-diabetes-diagnosis-us-celebrity-chef-feels-heat.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/after-diabetes-diagnosis-us-celebrity-chef-feels-heat.php#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:23:37 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/after-diabetes-diagnosis-us-celebrity-chef-feels-heat.php Paula Deen is the self-proclaimed US cooking star Paula Deen, self-proclaimed “Queen of Southern Cuisine” famous for her dishes smothered in butter, has met a storm of outrage after revealing she has diabetes and is hawking a drug to treat the disease.


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/after-diabetes-diagnosis-us-celebrity-chef-feels-heat.php/feed 0 Anti-cancer drug for women weakens bone density http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anti-cancer-drug-for-women-weakens-bone-density.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anti-cancer-drug-for-women-weakens-bone-density.php#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:48:39 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anti-cancer-drug-for-women-weakens-bone-density.php A drug tipped for widespread use to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women also accelerates loss of bone densityA drug tipped for widespread use to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women also accelerates loss of bone density, thus potentially boosting the risk of fractures, a study published on Tuesday said.


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anti-cancer-drug-for-women-weakens-bone-density.php/feed 0 Anacor says partner Glaxo halts trials of antibiotic http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anacor-says-partner-glaxo-halts-trials-of-antibiotic.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anacor-says-partner-glaxo-halts-trials-of-antibiotic.php#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:14:14 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anacor-says-partner-glaxo-halts-trials-of-antibiotic.php (Reuters) – Anacor Pharmaceuticals said its partner GlaxoSmithKline stopped enrolment in clinical trials of their experimental antibiotic, after identifying disease-causing microorganisms that could hurt the efficacy of the drug. Anacor shares, which have gained 45 percent since September 6 when the company extended its research agreement with Glaxo, fell as much as 13 percent in early morning trade on Monday on the Nasdaq. … View full post on Illnesses & Conditions News Headlines – Yahoo! News UK

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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/anacor-says-partner-glaxo-halts-trials-of-antibiotic.php/feed 0 Sanofi faces uphill struggle in MS drug market http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/sanofi-faces-uphill-struggle-in-ms-drug-market.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/sanofi-faces-uphill-struggle-in-ms-drug-market.php#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:44 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/sanofi-faces-uphill-struggle-in-ms-drug-market.php Exterior view of the Sanofi Pasteur plant in Val-du-ReuilPARIS (Reuters) – Sanofi SA risks falling behind in the battle for share of the fast-growing multi-billion euro multiple sclerosis (MS) market, as rivals push ahead with revolutionary treatments while doubts remain over the French drugmaker’s own drug candidates. Sanofi, which has relied on blood thinners and cancer therapies to drive sales but faces increased competition from generic drug versions, is preparing to submit two MS treatments for approval this year. …


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/sanofi-faces-uphill-struggle-in-ms-drug-market.php/feed 0 Yuvraj Singh’s cancer is curable – doctor http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/yuvraj-singhs-cancer-is-curable-doctor.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/yuvraj-singhs-cancer-is-curable-doctor.php#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:46:48 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/yuvraj-singhs-cancer-is-curable-doctor.php IndiaÕs Singh catches the ball during a practice session in New DelhiNEW DELHI (Reuters) – Yuvraj Singh’s cancer is curable and the hard-hitting Indian batsman is likely to be back in training in May, a New Delhi oncologist said on Monday. The 30-year-old was told last year that he had a golf ball-sized non-malignant tumour but that diagnosis was changed at the weekend to a condition called “mediastinal seminoma.” “Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States,” Dr Nitesh Rohatgi of the Max Cancer Centre told reporters. “We are very lucky this is a seminoma. …


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/yuvraj-singhs-cancer-is-curable-doctor.php/feed 0 Diabetes ‘raises birth defect risk’ http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/diabetes-raises-birth-defect-risk.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/diabetes-raises-birth-defect-risk.php#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:44:22 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/diabetes-raises-birth-defect-risk.php Pregnant women with diabetes have a seven per cent risk of having a child with a birth defect, research showsPregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/diabetes-raises-birth-defect-risk.php/feed 0 Knowing How Much Food To Eat http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/knowing-how-much-food-to-eat.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/knowing-how-much-food-to-eat.php#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:57:45 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/knowing-how-much-food-to-eat.php Imagine you’re scooping a bowl of ice cream, serving a plate of pasta, or making a perfect burger. Are your portions right-sized or supersized?

Not sure? You’re not alone. Research shows many consumers underestimate their portion sizes—and their caloric intake. The causes may in part be cultural. Restaurant supersizing, larger cup holders in new cars, larger dishes and cups—all contribute to our distorted ideas about portions. And our hurry-up society means we may overeat before our body cues say, “I’m full.” It takes about twenty minutes for your brain to register you’re full.

The portion savvy:

  • Know visual cues.
  • Compare their own portions to the package label’s serving sizes. For your size portions, figure the calories. Surprised?
  • Eat from a plate, not the package! That way you’ll know how much you really eat.
  • Enjoy “slow food.” Pay attention to your food—the flavors, the surroundings, and the amount you eat.

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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/knowing-how-much-food-to-eat.php/feed 0 Excess alcohol ‘raises cancer risk’ http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/excess-alcohol-raises-cancer-risk.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/excess-alcohol-raises-cancer-risk.php#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:59:53 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/excess-alcohol-raises-cancer-risk.php Experts recommend that women should not drink more than two or three units of alcohol a dayRegularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/excess-alcohol-raises-cancer-risk.php/feed 0 New cancer cases ‘up 30% by 2030′ http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/new-cancer-cases-up-30-by-2030.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/new-cancer-cases-up-30-by-2030.php#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:28:34 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/new-cancer-cases-up-30-by-2030.php Figures released to coincide with World Cancer Day reveal new cases of cancer could rise 30 per cent in the UK by 2030New cases of cancer could rise 30% in the UK by 2030, experts have warned.


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]]> http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/new-cancer-cases-up-30-by-2030.php/feed 0 Lifestyle changes can help prevent 30% of cancers: WHO http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/lifestyle-changes-can-help-prevent-30-of-cancers-who.php http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/lifestyle-changes-can-help-prevent-30-of-cancers-who.php#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:02:42 +0000 itsonlychand http://www.fitofat.com/health-and-technology/lifestyle-changes-can-help-prevent-30-of-cancers-who.php More than 30 percent of cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes, the WHO said on the eve of World Cancer DayMore than 30 percent of cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes, the World Health Organization said Friday, on the eve of World Cancer Day.


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