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Weight loss surgery helps keep pounds off 10 years later

June 27, 2016

Weight loss surgery helps keep pounds off 10 years later

Ten years after gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery, patients in a recent study had managed to keep off much of the weight they'd lost.

$Excess blood triglycerides tied to fracture risk in middle aged women$

June 23, 2016

Excess blood triglycerides tied to fracture risk in middle aged women

Women around the age of menopause with elevated blood fats known as triglycerides may also have elevated risk of breaking a bone, a U.S. study suggests.

What is adrenal fatigue? The facts about this controversial medical condition

June 23, 2016

What is adrenal fatigue? The facts about this controversial medical condition

It seems like everyone's talking about adrenal fatigue, and it's pretty easy to see why.

Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes

June 22, 2016

Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes

Soy isoflavones in foods or supplements, and some herbal remedies may help reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness, according to a review of 62 studies.

Americans drinking less soda, eating more whole grains and nuts

June 21, 2016

Americans drinking less soda, eating more whole grains and nuts

Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, a U.S. study suggests.

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

June 20, 2016

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

- Following an exercise program during and after menopause can both reduce menopausal symptoms and preserve heart, muscle, bone and brain health, according to a panel of experts in Spain.

Mediterranean diet with olive oil, nuts linked to weight loss

June 17, 2016

Mediterranean diet with olive oil, nuts linked to weight loss

Extra "good fats" from nuts and olive oil in a Mediterranean diet may help older adults lose weight, or at least avoid gaining it, a Spanish study suggests.

Apps perform poorly to find best time for conceiving

June 17, 2016

Apps perform poorly to find best time for conceiving

Women who turn to the internet and mobile apps to sort out the best time of the month to try getting pregnant may receive bad advice, a study suggests.

With diabetes, losing weight lowers heart risks, even if you regain it

June 16, 2016

With diabetes, losing weight lowers heart risks, even if you regain it

A large weight loss, even if regained, may help overweight people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and cholesterol and lower high blood pressure long-term, a new study suggests.

US diabetes patients living longer, more active lives

June 15, 2016

US diabetes patients living longer, more active lives

Advances in healthcare and medicine are helping people with diabetes live longer, more active lives than in previous generations, according to a new study.