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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 26, 2017

Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica

(This August 3rd story has been refiled to add dropped "of" to headline) Reuters Health - Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are known to raise people's risk of developing sciatica, but a new study finds that regular walking and biking may have an opposite, and just as powerful effect.

HEART HEALTH September 19, 2017

Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in people with liver disease

Light to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease than teetotalers, but a new study suggests this doesn't hold true for people with fatty liver disease.

Obesity August 17, 2017

Doctors puzzled over morbidly obese 10-month-old

A 10-month-old girl in Colombia is undergoing medical examinations after her weight ballooned from 6 pounds at birth to nearly 44 pounds today, metro.co.uk reported.

Obesity July 6, 2017

600-pound man determined to shed half his body weight

Ramon Mitchell, 25, gained nearly 400 pounds after turning to emotional eating to cope with the back-to-back loss of three family members, but now the once-almost-700-pound man is determined to get his health on track again.

Obesity July 6, 2017

Annual report sees adult obesity rates increase in 4 states

Despite obesity rates in American adults increasing in two states between 2014 and 2015, the period marked the first time in a decade that obesity rates decreased in four states.

Longevity July 5, 2017

Heartburn drugs tied to greater mortality

Widely used heartburn drugs are associated with increased risk of death, and the longer a person uses the drugs, the greater the risk, new research suggests.

Fitness + Well-being July 4, 2017

Woman risks her life to have world's biggest hips

This Pennsylvania woman is determined to set a record— even if it ends up killing her

Fitness + Well-being June 26, 2017

Overweight mom loses 132 pounds, runs half marathon to inspire daughter

'It’s not about the size at all. It’s about the journey'

Fitness + Well-being June 23, 2017

Is marriage making men gain weight?

Your relationship might come with a major downside

Pregnancy May 9, 2017

Can puppies protect babies from allergies and obesity?

Reuters Health) - Exposing babies to puppies and other furry pets might help them accumulate two types of bacteria in their gut that are associated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity, a Canadian study suggests.

Stroke April 21, 2017

Daily dose of diet soda tied to triple risk of deadly stroke

If you're partial to a can of Pepsi Max at lunch, or enjoy a splash of Coke Zero with your favourite rum — you might want to put that drink back on ice.