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Need a new reason to shed those unwanted pounds? Aside from the fact that summer is fast approaching, a new study has linked obesity to nearly a dozen different types of cancer.According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, obesity is "strongly linked" to 11 types of cancer, including breast, colon, pancreatic, kidney and more. For the study, researchers analyzed more than 200 existing studies on cancer and obesity, looking to see if there was a connection. Researchers focused sp …

The battery plays a critical role in the function of modern-day automobiles. Among other things, it supplies the electrical power needed for all electrical systems in the vehicle, including lighting, climate control, ignition, etc. Without a functional, battery, these systems would cease to function.With that said, a typical car battery will last for approximately six years under "normal" conditions. If you live in region that experiences extreme temperatures and/or humidity, your battery may di …

Stress is something that everyone experiences, albeit some people have higher stress levels than others. While it may seem harmless enough, though, stress can take a toll on many aspects of your health, including your waistline.According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of College London, people who suffer from chronic long-term stress are more susceptible to weight gain and obesity.For the study, researchers followed more than 2,500 men and women, all of whom were 54 …

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced a joint partnership with Allied Construction Industries (ACI).Technically, this isn't a "new" partnership but rather OSHA is renewing its age-old partnership with the trade association. ACI is arguably the largest construction trade organization in the country. It represents some 500 companies and 30,000 construction workers.So, what does this renewed partnership mean? Among other things, the two like-minded organizations wil …

How many servings of fruit and vegetables do you consume in a typical day? It's no secret that most people fall short of their daily recommended allowance for fruit and veggies. As such, they place themselves at a greater risk for disease like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Furthermore, there's new evidence suggesting that people who consume fruit and vegetables in their daily diet live longer their counterparts.Researchers from the Imperial College of London found that c …