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May 9, 2017

Can puppies protect babies from allergies and obesity?

Reuters Health) - Exposing babies to puppies and other furry pets might help them accumulate two types of bacteria in their gut that are associated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity, a Canadian study suggests.

April 10, 2017

Stroke hospitalizations rising among younger US adults

A growing number of younger U.S. adults are being hospitalized for strokes, and a new study suggests that's at least in part because more of them have risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.

March 31, 2017

Chronically stressed people more likely to gain excess weight, study says

Using hair to measure long-term levels of the stress hormone cortisol, UK researchers confirm the link between chronic stress and packing on pounds, as well as difficulty shedding excess weight.

March 31, 2017

Health care workers may be at increased risk of thyroid cancer, study claims

Workers exposed to chemicals like deodorizers, sanitizers, disinfectants and sterilizers on the job may be more likely than other people to develop thyroid cancer, a recent study suggests.

March 29, 2017

Universal celiac testing lacks evidence, US panel finds

There is not enough evidence to encourage or discourage doctors from testing all their patients for celiac disease, according to a U.S. government-backed panel.

March 24, 2017

'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk

Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.

March 22, 2017

'Low T' television ads linked to surge in testosterone use

- Men who see more ads for low testosterone or "low T" on local television channels may be more likely to seek tests or treatments to boost their levels of the hormone, a U.S. study suggests.

March 21, 2017

Health and behavior problems can linger after child abuse

- Children who have suffered from abuse or neglect may have physical or behavioral health problems even after the mistreatment stops, new guidelines for pediatricians emphasize.

March 16, 2017

Few nearby fertility centers for many US women

Over one-third of women in the United States have limited or no access to medical centers that treat fertility problems, according to a new study.

March 10, 2017

Early first menstruation tied to pregnancy diabetes risk

Women who got their first period at age 11 or earlier are at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy, a recent Australian study suggests.