Health News Archives

Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Chicken Soup May Lower Blood Pressure
Collagen in some parts of chicken acts like a hypertension medication, study suggests

Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Those who eat this way reduce risk of many illnesses by almost 10%, study says

Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle
Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds

Fish May Ward Off Dementia and Stroke
Those rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk by 26%, study finds

Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds

Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol

Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke