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HEART HEALTH October 20, 2016

Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults

For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.

Pregnancy October 19, 2016

Why women should wait to get pregnant after weight loss surgery

Babies born less than two years after their mothers have weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of serious complications than infants delivered after more time has passed, a U.S. study suggests.

Men's Health October 19, 2016

Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher dementia risk

Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of dementia than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 18, 2016

Toxic chemicals tied to $340B in US health costs and lost wages

Chemicals found in plastic bottles, flame retardants, metal food cans, detergents, cosmetics and pesticides cost the U.S. more than $340 billion a year in health costs and lost earnings, a new study estimates.

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 17, 2016

Sleep apnea may up risk of type 2 diabetes

Obstructive sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows.

Obesity October 17, 2016

Cash works, but activity trackers may do little to boost exercise

Health might be its own reward, but even cash incentives only work in the short term to motivate people to exercise more and activity trackers add little benefit, according to a study from Singapore.

Stroke October 17, 2016

US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control

The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests.

Obesity October 17, 2016

Fast food choices influence kids' soda and calorie consumption

Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal's total calories, according to a new study.

Health Care October 14, 2016

Massachusetts hospital faulted for removing kidney from wrong patient

An investigation has found that a surgeon at a Massachusetts hospital removed a kidney from the wrong patient after failing to confirm the patient's identity.

HEART HEALTH October 14, 2016

Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels

People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.

CANCER October 14, 2016

'I was radioactive': What it's like to get treated for thyroid cancer

Two years ago, I found myself standing in the basement of Morristown Medical Center, where the nuclear medicine department is located.