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Health problems have worsened for obese in US

July 14, 2016

Health problems have worsened for obese in US

Obese adults in the U.S. have worse heart health and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes today than in the late 1980s, a new study suggests.

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

July 13, 2016

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests.

1 in 8 women experience infertility

July 11, 2016

1 in 8 women experience infertility

One in eight women and one in 10 men in the U.K. have experienced infertility, struggling to get pregnant for at least a year, and almost half do not seek help for the problem, according to a new study.

Can HGH really help you grow muscle, burn fat and delay aging?

July 6, 2016

Can HGH really help you grow muscle, burn fat and delay aging?

When rumors swirled last December that Peyton Manning had taken human growth hormone to recover from injury, most guys had two thoughts: 1. “Peyton, a cheater?

High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to later health risks

July 5, 2016

High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to later health risks

Women with slightly elevated blood pressure during pregnancy could be more likely to develop so-called metabolic syndrome later, Chinese researchers say.

Testosterone gel boosts sexual desire and activity in older men

July 5, 2016

Testosterone gel boosts sexual desire and activity in older men

Older men with low testosterone levels and scant desire for sex report more interest and more sexual activity after testosterone therapy, according to a new study.

10 surprising reasons you're tired all the time

July 4, 2016

10 surprising reasons you're tired all the time

A healthy diet, exercise and getting enough sleep are sure-fire ways to give you more energy, but if you’re still exhausted 24/7 there could be other reasons why you’re not feeling like yourself.

Self-compassion may help diabetics control their disease

July 1, 2016

Self-compassion may help diabetics control their disease

Learning to be less harsh or judgmental and more compassionate to oneself may help people with diabetes manage their disease and stave off depression, a recent study suggests.

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

June 29, 2016

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.

Even with good healthcare, social factors affect death risk

June 28, 2016

Even with good healthcare, social factors affect death risk

Even in Sweden, a country with universal healthcare, disadvantaged people with diabetes are still more likely to die compared to diabetics with social and economic advantages, a new study finds.