(HealthDay)—Nearly half of U.S. adults have tried to lose weight from 2013 to 2016, according to a July data brief
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Researchers find greater rates of obesity, diabetes in the U.S. countryside
Life outside the city may once have been thought to be a ticket to good health with plenty of exercise
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Steer Clear of Obese Friends With the Flu
THURSDAY, Aug. 2, 2018 — Excess weight boosts the odds of flu complications, but that’s not all. Obese adults are
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Use of VA services impacted by external economic, policy changes
A new study has found that use of VA services is affected by economic and policy changes outside the VA,
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 21-25
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy The annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy was held
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If you want a dog that could save your life, get one of these
Usually the title of a scientific paper leaves people without the appropriate Ph.D. scratching their heads in puzzlement. "Timmy's in
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Tap into the health powers of garlic
(HealthDay)—As scientists look into the effects of diet on health, they’re finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits
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Illicit Use of ADHD Meds Won’t Boost Grades: Study
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 — Many college students turn to ADHD medications during exam week, treating the prescription stimulants as
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Why are long-acting forms of contraception like IUDs becoming more popular?
On a campus crowded by scientists and physicians, Elizabeth Watkins, Ph.D., is a bit of an anomaly as a historian.
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Warning signs of oral cancer: Symptoms and risk factors
Oral cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth and reproduction of cells in some regions of the mouth. It can
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