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Most people struggle to stick to the standard guideline of 30 minutes a day of exercise, five days a week, and experts hope that by identifying a lower dose, more people will be motivated to get off the couch. Lead researcher Chi Pang Wen said dedicating 15 minutes a day …

Researchers show that daily reinforcement helps adults stick to their exercise goals. Using personal digital assistants (PDAs) to give daily feedback to adults about their fitness progress helps them stick with an exercise program, a new study says. An example of a message for participants who met their exercise goals …

A daily serving of processed meats, such as bacon, lunch meats and sausage catapults the risk of type 2 diabetes by 51% according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. The data for the study came from questionnaire responses from more than 204,000 people, tracked between 14 and …

The FDA is expected to make a decision Jan. 28 on the once-weekly diabetes drug Bydureon by Eli Lilly and Amylin. Amylin and its partners Eli Lilly and Co., and Alkermes, Inc., said the FDA has accepted their approval resubmission and set an action date of Jan. 28 for the …

Tylenol Maker Lowers Maximum Dose McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced it is lowering the maximum daily dose instructions for Extra Strength Tylenol to six pills a day (3,000 mg) to reduce the risk of acetaminophen overdose and possible kidney problems.

South Asians tend to store fat around organs, raising coronary artery disease risk, study finds. This organ-hugging fat, which can lead to diabetes and coronary artery disease, is more common among people from South Asia, the researchers reported. “The study showed South Asians have less space to store fat below …

A third of food eaten now is cooked outside the home according to a study. The obesity epidemic is being fueled still further by a growing trend among kids to eat out and bring take-out food home. Such foods are high in sugar and calories, and their increasing popularity means …

McDonald’s is a long-standing official Olympic sponsor with an exclusive deal that ensures it is the only branded restaurant in the park. London was failing in its pledge to create the healthiest Olympics ever, health groups said, after McDonald’s fast-food chain said it was to build its biggest and busiest …

Bydureon Coming Soon See this week’s Item #1, Lilly Resubmits Bydureon to FDA, for more information.

A new survey found that almost 6-in-10 adults don’t think they’re eating enough fruits and vegetables, while kids seem to be eating enough. They surveyed about 1,300 Midwesterners, finding that 58% of adults didn’t think they ate enough produce, with 39% citing cost and 20% citing difficulties with preparation, though …