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January 10, 2016

Work Stress Causes 10 Percent of Strokes

Mental stress at work may increase the risk of stroke, a new study says. The results show that those who experienced psychological stress at work were about 1.4 times more likely to have a stroke than others who did not    

January 8, 2016

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems

Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may see some improvement on tests of thinking skills, according to a new study.

January 6, 2016

Study links sugar to cancer: How to reduce your risk

A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals diets that are high in sugar are a major risk factor for certain types of cancers, especially breast cancer.

January 6, 2016

Even after weight loss, obesity can reduce life span

People who have been overweight or obese at any time during their lives may be more likely to die early, even if they lose weight later, a new study suggests

January 5, 2016

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.

December 30, 2015

Should frail or demented patients have defibrillators implanted?

Frailty and brain health should be taken into account when determining whether patients should have a defibrillator implanted in their chest, suggests a new study.

December 29, 2015

Another killer could top cancer by 2050—and we're to blame

We've already been warned about an "antibiotic apocalypse."

December 29, 2015

Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk

People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for dementia in general.

December 23, 2015

Turtles kept in many schools and homes again tied to Salmonella

Tiny turtles, a staple of many school science labs and an appealing family pet for people allergic to cats and dogs, may also be responsible for a growing number of salmonellosis outbreaks, a U.S. study suggests.

December 23, 2015

US family doctors plan to provide more varied care in future

U.S. family doctors entering the profession today plan to provide a wider variety of medical services than their predecessors, a recent study suggests.