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Heart risks raised by just 1 energy drink, study suggests

Having just one energy drink can cause short-term changes in healthy adults that, over time, could increase the risk of heart disease, a new study finds

Hypertension in pregnancy linked to future heart disease

Women who develop high blood pressure or gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face a greater risk of having these conditions again later in life, a study suggests.

US senator calls on FDA to regulate potentially dangerous caffeinated peanut butter

A new brand of peanut butter is packing more than just some extra crunch— it’s loaded with more caffeine than a Red Bull.

22 strange ways the sun may affect your body

You know that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging, and that wearing sunscreen (year-round!) is an important way to protect yourself.

Feast after famine linked to diabetes boom in China

Rising diabetes rates among middle-aged and elderly adults in China may be tied to their exposure to famine early in life followed by a rapid surge in economic development, a recent study suggests.

Mom fights school over teen son's right to die there

A mother is locked in a battle with an Alabama school district over whether her son should be allowed to die at school.

Are Americans eating healthier? Take this study with a grain of salt

People in the United States have been eating healthier — in fact, a new study finds that improved diets have prevented 1.1 million premature deaths over a 14-year period

Prescription drug use has risen in the US

Prescription drug users rose from 51 percent of U.S. adults in 1999 to 59 percent of adults in 2011, according to a new study.

Sodas linked to increased heart failure risk

Men who drink two or more glasses of soda or other sweetened drinks a day may have a greater risk of heart failure, a Swedish study suggests.

3-year-old gets new heart for birthday

Most 3-year-olds want toys for their birthdays, but one little Atlanta girl got what she really needed— a new heart.