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Diabetes during pregnancy linked to liver disease later in life

April 1, 2016

Diabetes during pregnancy linked to liver disease later in life

Women who develop diabetes while pregnant may be at elevated risk of also developing a dangerous build up of fat in their livers when they reach middle age, according to a new analysis.

Longer night fasting tied to reduced breast cancer recurrence

March 31, 2016

Longer night fasting tied to reduced breast cancer recurrence

For breast cancer survivors, the risk of recurrence may be tied to how many hours they fast at night, a new study suggests.

Colorado Army reservist donates kidney to stranger

March 31, 2016

Colorado Army reservist donates kidney to stranger

A billboard along an interstate played a key role in saving the life of a woman seeking a kidney donor.

Even when women aren't obese, PCOS can mean pregnancy problems

March 31, 2016

Even when women aren't obese, PCOS can mean pregnancy problems

Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility that can be made worse by obesity may not be able to escape pregnancy problems just by maintaining a normal weight, a recent study suggests.

Diabetes link to sitting largely due to obesity and lack of exercise

March 31, 2016

Diabetes link to sitting largely due to obesity and lack of exercise

Too much time spent sitting is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, but the effect is primarily seen among those who are also obese or inactive most of the time, a recent Danish study finds.

Painful uterus condition may boost risk for heart disease

March 30, 2016

Painful uterus condition may boost risk for heart disease

Women with an excess growth of uterine lining tissue may also be at higher risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.

Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer

March 29, 2016

Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer

Acupuncture may help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who often can't take traditional hormone treatments, according to a new study from Italy.

Most people would donate a kidney— especially for money

March 24, 2016

Most people would donate a kidney— especially for money

People might be more willing to donate a kidney if they were paid for it, according to a new survey.

Vets with PTSD may also face greater risk of heart attacks and strokes

March 24, 2016

Vets with PTSD may also face greater risk of heart attacks and strokes

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also have damaged blood vessels that increase their risk for heart attacks and strokes, a U.S. study suggests.

Bypass surgery better at alleviating diabetes than diet and exercise

March 24, 2016

Bypass surgery better at alleviating diabetes than diet and exercise

After one year, gastric bypass surgery did a better job of bringing type 2 diabetes into remission than an intensive diet and exercise regimen, according to results of a small trial among obese patients.