Health News Archives

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study

Genes Linked to ’Pot’ Belly
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say

Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child’s Diabetes Risk
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found

Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer’s?
French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts

Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds