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HEART HEALTH June 21, 2016

Americans drinking less soda, eating more whole grains and nuts

Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, a U.S. study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH June 20, 2016

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

- Following an exercise program during and after menopause can both reduce menopausal symptoms and preserve heart, muscle, bone and brain health, according to a panel of experts in Spain.

HEART HEALTH June 17, 2016

Mediterranean diet with olive oil, nuts linked to weight loss

Extra "good fats" from nuts and olive oil in a Mediterranean diet may help older adults lose weight, or at least avoid gaining it, a Spanish study suggests.

Infertility June 17, 2016

Apps perform poorly to find best time for conceiving

Women who turn to the internet and mobile apps to sort out the best time of the month to try getting pregnant may receive bad advice, a study suggests.

HEART HEALTH June 16, 2016

With diabetes, losing weight lowers heart risks, even if you regain it

A large weight loss, even if regained, may help overweight people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and cholesterol and lower high blood pressure long-term, a new study suggests.

DIABETES June 15, 2016

US diabetes patients living longer, more active lives

Advances in healthcare and medicine are helping people with diabetes live longer, more active lives than in previous generations, according to a new study.

HEALTH June 15, 2016

For some diabetics, obesity surgery may mean less eye and nerve damage

Patients whose diabetes improves after weight-loss surgery may also be less likely to suffer complications like eye and nerve damage, a U.S. study suggests.

Pregnancy June 14, 2016

Most women with pregnancy-related diabetes don't get timely screening later

Three-quarters of women who develop diabetes during pregnancy are not screened for diabetes again within one year after giving birth, according to a new study.

HEART HEALTH June 14, 2016

Whole grain intake tied to longer, healthier life

People who eat lots of whole grains are less likely than others to die of cardiovascular disease or cancer during long periods of follow-up, according to a new analysis of previous studies.

Men's Health June 14, 2016

Marriage quality has differing effects on diabetes risks for men and women

Marriage has been linked to health benefits, especially happy marriage, but when it comes to developing or controlling type 2 diabetes, marriage quality seems to have opposite effects on men and women, according to a U.S. study.

HEART HEALTH June 13, 2016

Prescription habits predict compliance with breast cancer pills

The likelihood that a woman will take pills to keep her breast cancer from coming back is higher if she tended to consistently take medications as directed in the past, a new study found.