Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Edition

Archive of: Health Brief and NAPC

	Title	Issue
	Nicotine: Mothers Just Say No Nicotine patches and gum can put unborn babies at risk.	May 2012
	The Write Way to Lose Weight A new study suggests that the right kind of writing may facilitate shedding pounds.	May 2012
	Cheese is Better than Butter Calorie for calorie, hard cheeses are easier on the arteries than butter.	May 2012
	Flexible Work Places Boost Well-Being Employees allowed to routinely change when and where they work report enjoying better health.	May 2012
	Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Risk A 15-year study examined the effect of calcium supplements on cardiovascular risk and other health challenges.	May 2012
	Memory and the Pill University of California researchers note that birth control bills can alter memory.	May 2012
	Acupuncture Cools Hot Flashes A new study suggests that traditional Chinese acupuncture can curb the severity of menopausal symptoms.	May 2012
	Sour News About Sweet Drinks Women that drink sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks may be at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes.	May 2012
	Eating Greens Can Change Genes International scientific research found that eating raw veggies modified a gene linked with heart disease.	May 2012
	Sweet Stuff Combats Infections New research suggests it may clear chronically infected wounds and help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics.	April 2012