December 22, 2016 Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
December 21, 2016 Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.
December 16, 2016 Real, fake or natural? Why sweetener type may not matter for diet Sweetening your beverage with real sugar, "fake" sugar or a "natural" no-calorie sweetener makes little difference in the overall calories you consume in a day, a small new study suggests.
December 16, 2016 Strong muscles tied to lower risk of incontinence in older women Women who have more lean muscle mass or better grip strength may be less likely to experience a common type of urinary incontinence, a study suggests.
December 16, 2016 Study finds UK sugar tax could save thousands from obesity, diabetes A planned levy on sugary drinks due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday.
December 15, 2016 Japan's pudgy pop stars take aim at obesity prejudice Competition is cutthroat among Japan's thousands of pop idol wannabes, but a unique concept is winning fame for a band of "chubby" girls deploying their cheeky cuteness to combat prejudices against obesity.
December 12, 2016 Doctor determined to help a 1,100-pound woman, likely world's heaviest Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty's family says the 36-year-old Egyptian woman hasn't left her home in 25 years, the BBC reports.
December 6, 2016 IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.
December 6, 2016 Menopause tied to faster decline in women's lung function Age-related decline in women's lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests.
December 6, 2016 Why aspartame may prevent weight loss Reaching for a diet soda may actually hinder weight loss efforts, a new study done in mice suggests.