December 30, 2016 Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes A diet rich in magnesium - found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole grains - may help lower the risk of chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, a research review suggests.
December 30, 2016 Slovakia reports outbreak of severe bird flu: OIE Slovakia has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu virus, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday, citing a report from the country's agriculture ministry.
December 30, 2016 Gender disparities persist among heart doctors Although cardiologists are generally satisfied with their careers, disparities between men and women point to ongoing concerns about family life, equal pay and barriers to success, according to a new survey.
December 30, 2016 'Hidden' celiac disease less common now in US Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study finds.
December 30, 2016 Cuban doctor with Ebola flown to Switzerland A Cuban doctor who caught Ebola while treating patients in Sierra Leone left the country on Thursday afternoon in an aircraft bound for Switzerland, Reuters reported. He is due to arrive in Geneva later on Thursday.
December 29, 2016 Another reason not to smoke while pregnant Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than mothers who steer clear of cigarettes, a study suggests.
December 29, 2016 Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk: study A Danish study of 695 pregnant women is raising the possibility that fish oil supplements begun in the final three months of pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma or persistent wheezing in offspring.
December 29, 2016 Spain to increase Ebola training as nurse remains seriously ill Spain will ramp up training for health workers and emergency services dealing with Ebola cases, authorities said on Monday, as a nurse who caught the virus in Madrid after caring for infected patients remained seriously ill.
December 28, 2016 Why more heart-related deaths happen around the holidays Deaths from heart-related causes tend to spike around the holidays, and the cold weather may not really be to blame, a recent study suggests.
December 27, 2016 Teens' view of pot changed in 1 state after legalization After marijuana was legalized for adults in the U.S. state of Washington, younger teens there perceived it to be less harmful and reported using it more, a new study found.