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August 12, 2016

Sleep apnea may worsen liver disease for obese teens

For teens with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), breathing disruptions during sleep may worsen scarring in the liver, according to a new study.

August 11, 2016

Soy supplements may be good for women with PCOS

Women with a common hormone disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease when they take soy supplements, a small study suggests.

August 10, 2016

Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases

Doctors often tout how exercise can help ward off disease, but previous research hasn’t concluded just how much physical activity is needed to reap those benefits.

August 4, 2016

Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests

Women with a common ovary problem should be screened for blood sugar and cholesterol problems, but a new survey of obstetricians and gynecologists found few were ordering those tests.

August 2, 2016

Fatty livers increase kids' risk of diabetes

About seven million children in the U.S. have fatty livers, and nearly a third of those kids also have prediabetes or diabetes, according to a new study.

July 29, 2016

5 types of bad breath— and what they say about your health

Chances are, you already know the basics when it comes to keeping your breath minty-fresh (or at least non-offensive to those in whiffing distance).

July 28, 2016

Lack of exercise costs world $67.5B and 5M lives a year

A study of one million people has found that physical inactivity costs the global economy $67.5 billion a year in healthcare and productivity losses, but an hour a day of exercise could eliminate most of that.

July 28, 2016

Exercise lowers heart disease risk, even for younger women

For women under age 50, spending two and half hours of leisure time each week being active could cut heart disease risk by 25%, according to a U.S. study.

July 25, 2016

Flu vaccine may help keep diabetics out of the hospital

People with diabetes who get the flu vaccine may be less likely to wind up hospitalized for cardiovascular or respiratory problems, a recent study suggests.

July 21, 2016

Electronic glasses help woman see great-grandchildren for the first time

A Georgia woman who has been nearly blind for the past 20 years recently saw her great-grandchildren for the first time with the help of electronic glasses.