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Nonhomeostatic Control of Human Appetite and Physical Activity in Regulation of Energy Balance
The authors to examine the role of leptin and insulin in the control of human meal-to-meal eating and appetite.
Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Posted: Journal Article

Effect of Calcium Supplements on Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Events: Meta-analysis
Dietary calcium could harden more than bones when it’s taken without vitamin D.
British Medical Journal
Posted: Journal Article

Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems
Earlier this month, the FDA sent a warning letter to the company about 2 other products for joint replacement.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: News Alert

Deaths After Chiropractic: A Review of Published Cases
Fatalities occurring after chiropractic spinal manipulation have been documented. Do the risks outweigh the benefits?
International Journal of Clinical Practice
Posted: Journal Article

Fitness, Fatness, and Systolic Blood Pressure: Data From the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study
Peeling back the layers of the hypertension matrix reveals new information regarding the interactions between risk factors.
American Heart Journal
Posted: Journal Article

Effects of Ankle Power Training on Movement Time in Mobility-Impaired Older Women
Reduced abilities to generate power put older adults at risk in situations that demand rapid movement, such as preventing a fall or driving a car.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise®
Posted: Journal Article

Acupuncture Not Superior to Sham Acupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis
Does acupuncture work for patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Arthritis Care Research News Alerts
Posted: Journal Article