Lung Transplant Hazard May Rise With Obese Recipients, Smoking Donors
2013-03-12
Study found more ‘primary graft dysfunction,’ which is tied to higher death riskContinue Reading
In Seriously Ill Kids, Obesity May Be Tied to Higher Death Risk: Study
2013-03-12
But more research is needed to confirm the association, experts sayContinue Reading
Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids
2013-03-12
And sugary beverages go hand-in-hand with fatty foods, like pizza and fries, study findsContinue Reading
Full Pantry Plus Too Little Sleep Is Recipe for Weight Gain
2013-03-11
More nighttime snacking seen in small study of young adultsContinue Reading
Obese New Mothers May Have Higher Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
2013-03-11
Large Danish study looked at young women who’d recently given birthContinue Reading
You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
2013-03-08
Preventive measures include screening, food choices and moderate exerciseContinue Reading
Heavier Pregnant Women May Face Higher C-Section Risk
2013-03-08
Study also found greater possibility of forceps deliveryContinue Reading
Defibrillator Patients Who Lose Weight May Fare Worse
2013-03-07
With CRT-D implant, study linked even slight weight loss to higher risk of heart failure, deathContinue Reading
Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later
2013-03-07
Long-term study found the earlier the weight gain, the greater the increase in heart size, a disease risk factorContinue Reading
Procedure Lowers ‘Hunger Hormone’ to Help Obese Lose Weight
2013-03-07
Early study of five patients found up to 45-pound drop, but much more research neededContinue Reading
Cash Incentives, Penalties May Spur People to Shed More Pounds
2013-03-07
Study found those who won or lost $20 depending on weight-loss success stuck with the programContinue Reading
Volunteering May Boost Teen Heart Health
2013-03-01
Study found those who did charity work had lower body fat, cholesterol levels than those who didn’tContinue Reading
Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke
2013-02-28
The more calcium inside vessels, the higher the odds for the brain attacks, study foundContinue Reading
Eating Out Can Hurt Heart Health, Expert Warns
2013-02-28
One tip for restaurant-goers: avoid menu items that are fried, battered, creamy or cheesyContinue Reading