Obese Children Have 40 Year Old Arteries

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 A new American study shows that obese children have arteries as thick as a man in his mid 40's.

New York - A new American study shows that obese children have arteries as thick as a man in his mid 40's. Scientists at the Children's Mercy Hospital n in Kansas City have examined the state of the arteries of 70 children aged between 6 and 19 who were mainly an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. Either because they were obese or because they had high cholesterol or a family history of cardiovascular events. With the help of ultrasound, the researchers scanned and measured ... Read More

California Air Health Advisory Extended

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San Francisco- After the overall presence of smoke in the Bay area has remained, the officials closely monitoring the overall quality of the Air have chosen to extend the Air quality warnings that were posted on Wednesday and Thursday.<br />

Officials Extend Advisory Due To Heavy Smoke San Francisco- After the overall presence of smoke in the Bay area has remained, the officials closely monitoring the overall quality of the Air have chosen to extend the Air quality warnings that were posted on Wednesday and Thursday. Air quality is predicted to remain in the “Unhealthy” range according to Anthony Presto. Mr. Presto is the Spokesman for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Read More