Women Who Drink Sugary Beverages Raise Risk of Gout
2010-11-10
Study found risk increased with consumption of high-fructose drinksContinue Reading
Painful Gout on the Rise in U.S.
2010-11-08
Intake of sodas, coffee might affect risk for the arthritic ailment, studies showContinue Reading
Adding Monounsaturated Fats to Diet May Boost Heart Health
2010-11-01
Study found evidence of higher ‘good’ cholesterol levels and decreased ‘bad’ levelsContinue Reading
Halloween Candy Has Limited Shelf Life
2010-10-31
Chocolates past expiration date may cause illness, expert saysContinue Reading
Chronic Constipation Appears to Be Increasing Among Kids
2010-10-29
Lack of enough water, fiber and exercise may be partly to blame, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Parent-Only Programs Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight: Study
2010-10-27
Compared with groups including children, adult-only sessions had equal success, researchers foundContinue Reading
Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers
2010-10-27
Study cites good diet, exercise, moderate drinking among key factorsContinue Reading
Even a Little Weight Loss Helps Lower Blood Pressure in Obese Kids
2010-10-15
Hypertension in youth can lead to heart disease later on, study authors noteContinue Reading
Halloween Chocolate a Serious Threat to Pets
2010-10-11
Veterinarian warns that, in animals, the candy can cause seizures, irregular heartbeat and even deathContinue Reading
Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
2010-10-11
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results ‘best-case scenario’Continue Reading
Doctors' Weight Loss Talks Better When Empathetic
2010-10-06
Patients much more likely to lose weight if they feel like a partner in care, researchers findContinue Reading
Diet to Prevent Hypertension Also Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
2010-09-16
New findings related to DASH diet, which is high in produce, dairy products and whole grainsContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-15
Signs of heart and stroke risks prompt some panelists to call for new warnings and restricted distributionContinue Reading
FDA Panel to Mull Ban on Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-13
Withdrawal of the drug, which may raise heart risks, is an option, agency saysContinue Reading