Flavored E-Cigarettes May Make Asthma Worse - 2019-09-20
"Black licorice, banana pudding and other flavored electronic cigarette liquids may make respiratory diseases like asthma worse, a new international study finds." More

Low Vitamin D Levels, Shorter Life? - 2019-09-20
"Young and middle-aged adults with low vitamin D levels may live shorter lives, a large study suggests." More

Health Tip: Controllable Stroke Risk Factors - 2019-09-20
"More than 750,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States, says Cleveland Clinic. But as many as half of all strokes are preventable, the clinic says." More

Don't Let Fear of Cancer Keep You From Doctor Visits - 2019-09-20
"As terrified as you might be of a possible cancer diagnosis from your doctor, a new study warns that you still need to keep your appointment." More

Hysterectomy Procedure Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes - 2019-09-19
"Women who must have their uterus removed should be wary of a procedure called uncontained uterine power morcellation, Yale University researchers warn." More

AHA News: These Diets Helped Women With Diabetes Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk - 2019-09-19
"Eating patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH may help older women with Type 2 diabetes ward off heart attacks, strokes and related problems, new research suggests." More

For People at High Risk, Evidence That Exercise Might Slow Alzheimer's - 2019-09-19
"For people at risk of Alzheimer's disease, working out a couple of times a week might at least slow the onset of the illness, new research suggests." More

Scientists Discover New Way Fat Harms Your Arteries - 2019-09-19
"Scientists may have found a way that obesity directly damages the arteries and contributes to heart disease -- a discovery that they say could eventually lead to new treatments." More

Just 2 Weeks on the Couch Starts to Damage Your Body - 2019-09-19
"A new study proves that the old adage "use it or lose it" is definitely true when it comes to fitness." More

Opioid Prescriptions for Eye Surgery Patients Surge - 2019-09-19
"Though eye surgery has gotten easier for patients, the percentage who filled an opioid prescription after an eye operation tripled between 2000 and 2014, a new study reports." More

Flavored E-Cigarette Use Soars Among Young Adults - 2019-09-19
"Flavored e-cigarettes have now grown wildly popular among young adults aged 18 to 24 who don't smoke tobacco, the study found." More

Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Rise to 530 Across 38 States: CDC - 2019-09-19
"The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has leapt to 530 cases across 38 states and the Virgin Islands, U.S. health officials reported Thursday." More

Health Tip: Gaining Weight - 2019-09-19
"Being underweight may be associated with health problems such as anemia and fertility issues, says the American Academy of Family Physicians." More

Foods That Will Make You Feel Full Faster - 2019-09-19
"When you get the urge for a snack, you might not think that a slice of turkey can have the same lip-smacking effect as a handful of chips. But scientists have known for some time that protein is the most efficient nutrient for not only quickly satisfying hunger, but also for keeping you feeling satisfied longer than other foods." More

Can You Still Be Healthy If You're Overweight? - 2019-09-19
"If you're overweight but have dodged chronic health issues like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, you might not think that losing weight is a priority. But an analysis of five years of records on 3.5 million people -- underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese -- has found reason for concern." More