(HealthDay)—An online intervention may be effective in reducing a mother’s intention to bring her child to a primary care clinic
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Energy Drinks May Cause Heart Problems—Here’s How to Get a Natural Boost Instead
Energy is a hot commodity these days. Consumers are drawn to products promoted as energy boosters, from bars to balls,
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Adipose hormone may play role in obesity-related asthma
New research suggests a hormone released from fat tissue is critical in the development of obesity-related asthma and may be
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Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States
TUESDAY, March 5, 2019 — Hospital admissions for heat-related health problems increase in northern states long before heat alerts are
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Some personal beliefs and morals may stem from genetics
A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad,
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Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6, 2019 — Relative muscle strength and physical function improve meaningfully after gastric bypass, according to a study
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VAT fat may cause pathogenic obesity
Type-2 (adult-onset) diabetes and other diseases related to the obesity epidemic depend on how the body stores excess energy, according
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BMI May Mediate Inverse Link Between Fiber Intake, Knee OA
FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — The inverse association between fiber intake and the risk for incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis may
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Novel technique may significantly reduce breast biopsies
A novel technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumor could help reduce unnecessary breast
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Memory B cells in the lung may be important for more effective influenza vaccinations
Seasonal influenza vaccines are typically less than 50 percent effective, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies. Research
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