Targeted Workouts May Strengthen Men’s Bones in Middle Age
Certain types of exercise improve bone health in middle-aged men with low bone mass and may lower their risk for osteoporosis, according to a small new study.
Stand, Don’t Sit, to Get Healthier, Researchers Say
Sitting too long may be hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly, Australian researchers report.
Do Sporty Teen Girls Live Longer, Healthier Lives?
Women who exercised or played sports as teens have a lower risk of premature death from cancer or any other cause much later in life, new research shows.
Job Stress Might Make You Sick, Study Says
High levels of job stress may increase the risk of sick leave due to mental health disorders, a new study suggests.
Weight at First Pregnancy Linked to Complications Next Time
Women with an unhealthy weight in a first pregnancy could be at greater risk for complications in their next pregnancy — even if they’re at a good weight, a new study finds.
Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s Linked by Common Risk Factors
Some risk factors for heart disease may also be linked with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, a new study reports.
New Moms Often Get Poor Advice on Baby Care: Study
New mothers get conflicting advice from medical professionals, family members and the media when it comes to key parenting topics, a recent study found.
Vitamin K2 Effective In Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new study, set to be published in the August issue of the European Journal of Pharmacology, indicates that this underutilized form of vitamin K might hold the key to one of the most debilitating inflammatory conditions known to humans — rheumatoid arthritis.
Healthy Diet May Help Shield the Aging Brain
Eating a healthier diet might reduce the risk of problems with certain brain functions as you age, findings from a recent study suggest.
FDA Wants to Strengthen Sugar Labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it wants food labels to include more information about how much added sugar is in a product, so consumers can see more clearly how much extra sugar they are consuming every day.
Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.
Stillbirths have eclipsed infant deaths for the first time in the United States, a new government report shows.
High Soda Intake May Boost Diabetes Risk, Even Without Obesity
Whether you are slim or obese, if you drink lots of sugary soda or other sweetened drinks you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new analysis reveals.