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• Compound in grapes, red wine could help treat multiple types of cancer
• New approach urged for 'abysmal' K-12 writing instruction
• Well-child visits more likely when parents use online health tools
• Healthier Diets Possible in Low-Income, Rural Communities
• Overweight, obese children face high risk of hypertension

Compound in grapes, red wine could help treat multiple types of cancer Posted: 11 Oct 2013 10:53 AM PDT A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine, can make certain tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment. The next step is for researchers to develop a successful method to deliver the compound to tumor sites and potentially treat many types of cancers.

New approach urged for 'abysmal' K-12 writing instruction Posted: 11 Oct 2013 10:53 AM PDT Writing instruction in US classrooms is "abysmal" and the Common Core State Standards don't go far enough to address glaring gaps for students and teachers, an education scholar argues.

Well-child visits more likely when parents use online health tools Posted: 11 Oct 2013 06:39 AM PDT Young children whose parents used an integrated personal health record were more likely to attend six or more of the nationally recommended well-child care visits by 15 months of age, according to a study published. Using any Web-enabled device, PHRs allow patients to view parts of their medical record, including immunizations and after-visit instructions, manage appointments, refill prescriptions, check lab results, and securely communicate with their health care providers.

Healthier Diets Possible in Low-Income, Rural Communities Posted: 11 Oct 2013 06:33 AM PDT In the United States, children don't eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. A team of investigators implemented a two-year intervention study in low-income, rural areas where a disproportionately higher risk of overweight and obesity habits among children persists. The children enrolled in the study consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables.

Overweight, obese children face high risk of hypertension Posted: 10 Oct 2013 09:46 AM PDT High body weight in children and adolescents is strongly associated with the likelihood of hypertension, according researchers.

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