September 20, 2016 Too little sleep, or too much, linked to risk of heart disease Sleep irregularities may be tied to a variety of health problems, such as diabetes and obesity, that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a leading U.S. doctors group says.
September 15, 2016 Early menopause tied to heart risk and early death Women who enter menopause before age 45 are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and to die younger than women who enter menopause later in life, according to a new analysis.
September 12, 2016 Avoiding weight gain may cut costs for diabetics Overweight adults with type 2 diabetes who can maintain their current weight may reduce their health care costs in the long term, a recent study suggests.
September 9, 2016 6 bad things that happen when you sleep too much Doctors agree: Quality sleep is crucial for your health.
September 8, 2016 More evidence of a link between C-sections and childhood obesity Children born by cesarean delivery appear to have higher odds of developing obesity than their peers who experienced vaginal births, a U.S. study suggests.
September 6, 2016 Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health When people develop diabetes early in life they may also be more likely to experience heart problems in middle age, a study suggests.
September 1, 2016 Psoriasis may carry clogged-arteries risk similar to that with diabetes People with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries - an indicator of heart disease risk - comparable to that of people with diabetes, according to a new study.
September 1, 2016 Online tools help people improve their health but need more study Mobile apps and web-based programs do help people reach health goals like exercising more, losing weight and quitting smoking, but studies need to follow-up longer to see how sustainable these interventions are, according to a recent review of existing research.
August 30, 2016 History of gallstones may signal higher risk of heart disease People who have had gallstone disease are more likely than others to develop coronary heart disease, according to a large analysis of past studies.
August 29, 2016 Diabetes linked to memory decline in older adults Older adults with poorly controlled diabetes may struggle with what's known as episodic memory, the ability to recall specific events experienced recently or long ago, a study suggests.