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4 ways to tell if you're at a healthy weight

More than 54 million Americans who are labeled overweight or obese according to their body mass index (BMI), a weight-to-height ratio, are actually healthy, says a new study in the International Journal of Obesity.

Ohio mom's intuition helps save baby girl with life-threatening heart condition

A little girl in Ohio who nearly a year ago was on the brink of losing her life due to a severe heart condition is approaching her first birthday, thanks in part to her mother’s intuition.

Common blood thinner may increase dementia risk in certain patients

Scientists in Utah have found a common blood thinner used to treat atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Sex after a heart attack? Doctors give the all clear

Sex does not increase heart attack survivors' risk of having another attack, except in rare cases, a new study finds

6 kids lose both parents over 48 hours

Six children in Alabama lost their parents when tragedy struck twice in the same weekend, leaving both their mom and dad dead of unrelated causes.

No need to fast before cholesterol check

Most people don't need to fast overnight before getting their blood drawn for a cholesterol test, according to a group of experts.

Teens with celiac disease may face difficult transition

Teens with celiac disease, or any chronic disease, face extra hurdles transitioning into the adult healthcare system, but there are very few guidelines for how to make this transition smoother, according to a European consensus report.

Women less likely than men to get cardiac rehab

Women are less likely than men to participate fully in cardiac rehabilitation programs, which could impede their recovery from heart attacks and heart procedures, say Canadian researchers.

Weight loss may limit diabetes-related brain changes

Losing weight may help people with diabetes limit damaging changes to the brain that can result from the disease, a U.S. study suggests.

Rotating night shifts tied to heart disease risk

People who occasionally work night shifts may be at a slightly increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study.