Mechanism that triggers fat formation uncovered
The actions of a hormone that controls maturation of fat cells may help identify how…
Dietary intake and function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Are they associated?
Is what you eat associated with better function and respiratory function for patients with amyotrophic…
Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) - The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and…
Childhood cancer survivors with poor diet at risk of chronic illness
A new study has found that adults who had childhood cancer are likely to have…
Cutting calories may dial back ‘metabolic syndrome’ in older adults
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) - For overweight and obese older men and women, adding…
Water-based implant new option for Americans with big toe damage
When the painkillers stop working, arthritic joint damage in the big toe can make even…
Replacing diet beverages with water may help diabetic patients lose weight
In a study of 81 overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes who usually…
What do tweets say about our health?
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Tapping into the Twitter stream could help researchers understand…
Are Vegetarian Diets Heart-Healthier?
Study finds no significant difference in 10-year cardiovascular risk, but one expert is skeptical of…
Eight foods to eat for healthier hair
The Daily Meal report on how, just like the body, our hair also benefits from…