Obesity All on Its Own Can Raise Your Health Risks - 2018-11-20
"Obesity itself raises odds for diabetes and heart disease, even in the absence of conditions like high blood pressure, a new study finds." More

High Deductibles May Mean Poorer Diabetes Care - 2018-11-20
"For Americans with diabetes, high-deductible health insurance plans may lead to delays in diagnosing and treating dangerous blood vessel diseases, a new study suggests." More

1 in 4 U.S. Adults Sits More Than 8 Hours a Day - 2018-11-20
"Couch Potato Nation: Nearly half of Americans sit for far too many hours a day and don't get any exercise at all, a new study finds." More

Another Dry Eye Harm: Slowed Reading - 2018-11-20
"People with chronic dry eye may find the condition slows them down when they have to read beyond a couple of paragraphs, a new study suggests." More

Health Tip: Help Fight Fatty Liver Disease - 2018-11-20
"Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits build up in the liver, the organ that filters blood coming from the digestive tract." More

Are Food Additives Good or Bad? Consumer Views Vary - 2018-11-20
"Many Americans believe they face health risks from food additives, but plenty of others think that additives in small amounts won't harm them, a new survey finds." More

Women as Tough as Men During Extreme Exertion - 2018-11-20
"Women are no more likely than men to have health problems due to strenuous training and extreme physical exertion, researchers report." More

Worried About the Salmonella Scare With Turkey This Holiday? Don't Be - 2018-11-20
"But although the danger is real, simple kitchen precautions can help eliminate it, health experts say." More

AHA: Have Diabetes? Make Sure to Manage Cholesterol, Too - 2018-11-19
"For people with diabetes, blood sugar isn't the only important measurement. New cholesterol guidelines suggest the more than 110 million U.S. adults with diabetes or prediabetes also should manage their cholesterol." More

Drug Studies in Children Often Go Unfinished: Study - 2018-11-19
"Drug approvals for adults often require future studies in children, but many of these studies are never completed, a new analysis finds." More

Workplace Bullies Can Threaten the Heart - 2018-11-19
"If you're bullied by a bad boss or co-worker, your heart may pay the price, new research shows." More

For Down Syndrome Adults, Death and Dementia Often Come Together - 2018-11-19
"Seven in 10 people with Down syndrome show evidence of dementia when they die, new research from Britain reveals." More

Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk? - 2018-11-19
"Traffic-related air pollution may play a role in development of autism, new research suggests." More

When Meds Suppress HIV, Odds of Sexual Transmission Near Zero: Review - 2018-11-19
"When someone with HIV has the virus suppressed with medication, there is virtually no chance of passing it on to sex partners, a new review concludes." More

Health Tip: When to Get the Shingles Vaccine - 2018-11-19
"Shingles can strike at any age, but usually affects adults after age 50, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says. Shingles can trigger complications including lasting eye damage and intense pain." More