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Men's Health January 21, 2016

Lack of resilience as a teen tied to higher diabetes risk as an adult

Men who have low resistance to psychological stress at age 18 may face considerably higher risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood compared to those better able to handle stress, according to new research.

MEDICAL RESEARCH January 20, 2016

Acupuncture needling doesn't ease menopausal hot flashes

Reuters Health - Women with menopausal hot flashes who get acupuncture do experience some decrease in symptoms, but so do others who get a placebo version of acupuncture, with no needle insertion, according to a new study.

ENDOCRINE January 20, 2016

Europeans urge employers to ease menopause for women

As more women remain in the workforce through their menopausal years, many employers may need to do a better job of adopting policies that help ensure working conditions don't make women's symptoms worse, recent European guidelines urge.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome January 19, 2016

Sleeping in on weekends may help reduce diabetes risk

Getting too little sleep during the week can increase some risk factors for diabetes, but sleeping late on weekends might help improve the picture, a small U.S. study suggests.

ENDOCRINE January 15, 2016

Kidney stones rise in teens, women and blacks

Kidney stones, long associated with white, middle-aged men, have become increasingly common among adolescents, females and African Americans.

Obesity January 15, 2016

Warning labels might stop parents from buying sugary drinks

- Warning labels detailing health risks associated with sugary drinks such as diabetes and obesity may convince parents not to buy these beverages for their kids, a U.S. study suggests.

Infertility January 14, 2016

Unintended second pregnancies could be avoided

Most unintended pregnancies within two years of a woman giving birth could have been prevented or postponed if women had access to the long-acting contraception of their choice, according to a study in Texas.

MENTAL HEALTH January 13, 2016

Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if they also take medication to address their mental health symptoms, a U.S. study suggests.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 11, 2016

Heartburn pills linked to increased risk of kidney disease

People who take popular heartburn pills known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease than individuals who don't use these drugs, a study suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH January 11, 2016

Exercise prescriptions important for Type 2 diabetes

Patients with Type 2 diabetes should be given exercise "prescriptions" that specify the type, duration, intensity and frequency of workouts, adapted to the individual, according to a new review.

Obesity January 8, 2016

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems

Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may see some improvement on tests of thinking skills, according to a new study.