Sugar industry downplayed heart risks of sugar, promoted risks of fat, study finds In the 1960's, before conflict of interest disclosure was required, the sugar industry sponsored research promoting dietary fat as an important cause of coronary heart disease, and downplaying the role of sugar, according to a special report online September 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Avoiding weight gain may cut costs for diabetics Overweight adults with type 2 diabetes who can maintain their current weight may reduce their health care costs in the long term, a recent study suggests.
Childhood cancer survivors living longer, cancer free Due to better treatments and better monitoring, childhood cancer survivors are living longer, healthier lives, according to a study in the U.K. Looking at 60 years of data on nearly 35,000 childhood cancer survivors, researchers found decreasing mortality rates overall, and fewer deaths from cancer itself or from after-effects of cancer treatment.
6 bad things that happen when you sleep too much Doctors agree: Quality sleep is crucial for your health.
Statins' benefits understated and harms exaggerated, scientists warn - The benefits of statins - cholesterol-busting drugs that can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes - have been underestimated and their harms exaggerated, scientists said on Thursday in a major review of research.
Irregular heartbeat may be tied to more than just stroke risk Atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that's already linked to an increased risk of stroke, may also be tied to higher risk of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and sudden death, according to a new research review.
More evidence of a link between C-sections and childhood obesity Children born by cesarean delivery appear to have higher odds of developing obesity than their peers who experienced vaginal births, a U.S. study suggests.
In older age, sex may be good for women, less so for men Among people in their mid-50s or older who report having frequent, enjoyable sex, women are likely to have better than average heart health while men are more likely to have heart attacks and other problems, a U.S. study suggests.
Study suggests link between air pollution, Alzheimer's Air pollution has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, autism, and raised blood pressure.
Man suffers fatal heart attack after wedding dance with daughter A South Carolina sheriff’s detective was in Costa Rica for his daughter’s wedding when he suffered a fatal heart attack after the father-daughter dance.
