Researchers Pinpoint Array of Obesity Genes
However, environment and lifestyle still play key roles, experts sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens May Be Gaining Advocates
Some believe it’s the only way to save the super-obeseContinue Reading
New Tool Shows Promise for Early Lung Cancer Screening
Optical sweep of cells from cheek lining may detect which patients need more testing, study findsContinue Reading
Many Orthopedic Surgery Patients Low on Vitamin D
Levels should be brought up to normal before operation, researchers sayContinue Reading
3 or More X-Rays May Raise Leukemia Risk Among Kids: Study
But overall danger remains extremely low, researchers point outContinue Reading
Taking Blood Pressure Drugs at Bedtime May Boost Effectiveness
Night-time dosing causes normal dip, reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, study findsContinue Reading
Big Waist Raises Risk of Diabetes, Analysis Suggests
Higher type 2 disease rates in U.S. versus U.K. may be due to greater levels of mid-section fatContinue Reading
Denser Breasts Raise Odds of Second Breast Cancer, Study Finds
And risk looks stronger for the opposite breastContinue Reading
Most Americans Back Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Poll
Wide range of support, including Republicans, Catholics and born-again Christians, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll findsContinue Reading
Once-Promising Heart Failure Drug Fails in Trial
It’s ‘the end of the story’ for rolofylline against this tough-to-treat condition, researcher saysContinue Reading
Bacteria Identified as New Foe for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Infection with S. maltophilia may cause serious flare-ups, study saysContinue Reading