HEART HEALTH 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.
HEART HEALTH June 13, 2016 Prescription habits predict compliance with breast cancer pills The likelihood that a woman will take pills to keep her breast cancer from coming back is higher if she tended to consistently take medications as directed in the past, a new study found.
Pregnancy June 10, 2016 Combination of marijuana and tobacco in pregnancy may compound risks Smoking both marijuana and tobacco during pregnancy may create greater health risks than cigarettes alone, according to a recent U.S. study.
Stroke June 8, 2016 Middle-aged African-Americans more likely than whites to die of stroke In middle age, black Americans are four times more likely to die of stroke than whites, a U.S. study suggests.
Health Care June 8, 2016 4 preventive health services that could save for your life Preventive care can save lives.
High Blood Pressure June 6, 2016 FDA salt targets: Which foods would change most? To help Americans eat less salt, the federal government is recommending that a wide variety of packaged and restaurant foods be adjusted to have lower amounts of sodium.
ADHD June 6, 2016 ADHD drugs tied to slightly higher risk of heart problems in kids Children and adolescents who take medication to treat their attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a slightly increased risk of heart problems, suggests a new study.
Men's Health June 3, 2016 Many obese young adults unaware of kidney disease risk Obese young adults at risk for developing kidney disease are largely unaware of the looming problem, a U.S. study suggests.
Children's Health June 2, 2016 With family history of heart attack, diabetes kids may show risk factors Children with a strong family history of heart attack or type 2 diabetes may already have higher cholesterol levels than other kids without those family legacies, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Nutrition June 1, 2016 FDA calls for sharp reduction in salt added to foods U.S. health officials recommended cutting the amount of salt added to foods to help Americans reduce their sodium consumption by about a third, according to proposed guidelines that are likely to have a wide-ranging impact on the processed food industry in the United States.
High Blood Pressure June 1, 2016 Air pollution tied to high blood pressure risk Short and long-term exposure to air pollution from vehicle exhaust or burning coal is associated with high blood pressure, according to a review of 17 studies.
