Tom Hanks Has Type 2 Diabetes
2013-10-08
He’d been dealing with elevated blood sugar levels for more than 20 yearsContinue Reading
Docs Urged to Treat Unhealthy Habits Before Damage Is Done
2013-10-07
Target problems like smoking, poor eating and being overweight, heart association saysContinue Reading
U.S. Panel Rejects Blood Pressure Screening for Kids, Teens
2013-10-07
Despite calls for routine testing, task force finds lack of evidence it would helpContinue Reading
Poor Sleep Habits Linked With Chronic Diseases, Study Says
2013-10-04
Too much shuteye may be even more damaging than too littleContinue Reading
Junk Food Makers Target Kids With Free Online Games, Study Says
2013-10-04
Experts call for regulation of ‘advergames’ while industry says it polices itself
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
2013-10-04
Limit TV time, and watch what kids eatContinue Reading
Many Restaurant Chains Not Serving Healthier Fare: Report
2013-10-02
Average entree still has same number of calories, only tiny drop in salt content, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fatty, High-Calorie Diet Linked to Pancreatic Cancer in Mouse Study
2013-10-02
Rodents on ‘obesity meal plan’ developed high number of precancerous lesionsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Add to Painkiller Dependence, Study Says
2013-10-01
Doctors should warn patients their need for pain relief may continue, researchers sayContinue Reading
Gel May Offer Simple Treatment for Newborns With Low Blood Sugar
2013-09-26
However, U.S. experts say inexpensive medication is promising but needs more researchContinue Reading
Could Obesity Help Older People With Type 2 Diabetes?
2013-09-25
Study found heavier seniors had lower death risk but higher disease risk, with reasons uncertain
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New Robotic Leg Gets Closer to the Real Thing, Study Says
2013-09-25
State-of-the-art prosthesis relies on user’s nerve signalsContinue Reading
Obesity Researchers Identify ‘Good Fat’ in Mice
2013-09-25
It’s hoped this might lead to personalized human treatmentsContinue Reading
10 Percent Weight Loss May Relieve Arthritic Knee Pain
2013-09-24
Biggest improvement seen with diet-exercise combo in 18-month study of older, overweight adultsContinue Reading