Flint mayor backs formation of stronger water management team
Mayor Karen Weaver was responding to a letter sent on Friday by the U.S. Environmental…
Concerns over long-term use of chromium diet pills
Australian researchers have found chromium is partially converted into a carcinogenic form when it enters…
Exploring the Health Risks Associated with Obesity During Pregnancy
Women who are obese or overweight during pregnancy are at a higher risk of serious…
Brain fitness program may ease cognitive impairment in elderly
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Many elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment experienced better…
How safe is the Paleo diet?
The popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat 'Paleo' diet can cause weight gain and predispose followers to diabetes,…
Breast milk sugars promote healthy infant growth through gut microbiome
Bacteria that live in the gut interact with dietary components to affect health and wellness.
Zafgen's obesity drug succeeds in mid-stage trial
(Reuters) - Drug developer Zafgen Inc said on Thursday that its drug to treat obesity…
Elderly risk more complications after major cancer surgery
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Elderly patients hospitalized for cancer surgery are more likely…
New Type of Weight-Loss Surgery May Be Less Risky, Cheaper
Title: New Type of Weight-Loss Surgery May Be Less Risky, CheaperCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/15/2016 12:00:00…
A million children severely malnourished in eastern, southern Africa: UN
Nearly one million children across eastern and southern Africa are suffering from "severe acute malnutrition"…