July 27, 2016 Blood clot deaths tied to hours of daily TV time People who watch television for five or more hours a day have more than twice the risk of those who watch half as much TV to die of a blood clot in the lung, a large Japanese study suggests.
July 27, 2016 Exercise ability in middle age may be one key to longer life Middle-aged men who have more endurance in exercise tests may end up living longer than their peers who struggle with physical activity, a Swedish study suggests.
July 20, 2016 Burrito saunas are the latest wacky health trend Detoxers usually avoid burritos— at least the carb-bomb kind.
July 14, 2016 Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study might help doctors answer the controversial question of what's the healthiest blood pressure for older adults.
July 12, 2016 Magnesium supplements may help to lower blood pressure Getting enough magnesium may help keep blood pressure under control, a new meta-analysis of previous research finds
July 5, 2016 High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to later health risks Women with slightly elevated blood pressure during pregnancy could be more likely to develop so-called metabolic syndrome later, Chinese researchers say.
June 28, 2016 How to keep your blood pressure under control High blood pressure or hypertension is a “silent killer” with few warning signs. About 70 million people -- 1 out of 3 adults -- are living with it, but only 52 percent have it under control. This stealth disease is a common risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States.
June 27, 2016 Weight loss surgery helps keep pounds off 10 years later Ten years after gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery, patients in a recent study had managed to keep off much of the weight they'd lost.
June 24, 2016 Overweight young men may face high liver disease risk later in life Being overweight at 18 to 20 years old may signal that a man is headed for severe liver disease decades later, according to a large, long-term study from Sweden.
June 21, 2016 Americans drinking less soda, eating more whole grains and nuts Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, a U.S. study suggests.
