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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.

March 7, 2017

Diabetes in pregnancy tied to altered fat cells in adult offspring

When pregnant mothers have diabetes, their children may have altered fat cells that make metabolic diseases in adulthood more likely, a small Danish study suggests.

March 2, 2017

Emergency doc training important to improving transgender care

The negative experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming patients in U.S. emergency departments could be avoided with better training for doctors, suggests a new study.

March 2, 2017

Obesity strongly linked to 11 types of cancer

People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow, a research review confirms.

March 1, 2017

Obese couples may take longer to conceive

- Couples who are obese may take longer to achieve pregnancy than partners who aren't as overweight, a recent U.S. study suggests.