Roundup: Tax Sugary Drinks Globally to Fight...
A 20 percent increase in the retail price of sugary drinks could lead to a 20 percent reduction in consumption...
October 14, 2016
Roundup: High Exercise Level Reduces Risk of...
Researchers analyzed 174 studies published between 1980 and 2016 to determine the effect of exercise on five diseases: breast cancer,...
August 12, 2016
Roundup: Regular Cycling Tied to Lower Risk...
Regular exercise helps lower the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases, but a new study focuses on the specific...
July 15, 2016
Whittle Your Waist, Help Your Heart
Researchers now say where you carry your fat can affect your health.
June 22, 2016
Men, It’s Time to Talk About Your...
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to encourage the men in everyone’s lives to seek regular medical advice and...
June 21, 2016
Roundup: Obesity, Diabetes Rates Edge Higher in...
For both sexes combined, the prevalence of obesity was highest among adults aged 40–59 (34.6 percent), followed by adults aged...
May 27, 2016
FDA Unveils Revamped Food Label With ‘Added...
The updated label will include new details on how much sugar is added to packaged foods as part of a...
May 20, 2016
Strokes: Myths vs. Facts
Most Americans are not fully aware of the differences between stroke risks and heart disease, and they may take stroke...
May 18, 2016
Shifting Sleep Times Impact Insulin, May Lead...
If you’re like most this week, you’re likely feeling the effects of Daylight Saving Time, which started yesterday. Awakening in...
March 14, 2016
News Roundup: Potatoes Linked to Diabetes During...
There may be a link between eating potatoes before pregnancy and gestational diabetes, according to a new study published about...
January 15, 2016