The Risks of Being Obese During Pregnancy
Obese mothers are more likely to have children with metabolic disorders like diabetes.
Medical Breakthroughs
Vitamin D Supplements and Your Health
A new study suggests vitamin-D supplements have little impact on your health.
Cold Weather Can Help You Lose Weight
There’s a silver lining to all this cold weather.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help after Joint Replacement Surgery
Women who undergo knee and hip replacement surgery and then take hormone replacement therapy seem to cut their risk of repeat surgery by 40 percent.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Can Help Improve Your Brain Health
A new study in the journal Neurology found people who had higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oils, had larger brain volumes in old age.
Why You Should be Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
People who show normal blood pressure readings in the doctor’s office and elevated readings at home have an increased risk of heart attack.
Study: Drug Trials Vary Widely
Not all FDA trials for new drugs are the same.
Being Active Can Prevent Heart Problems
California researchers have a simple message for men looking to prevent heart problems: be active and sit less.
Soaking up the Sun Could Help You Live Longer
Some extra fun in the sun could help cut your risk of heart attack and stroke.
New Treatment for Cocaine Addiction Could be on the Way
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a new way cocaine alters the brain’s reward circuits, causing addiction.
