Health News
Date: Jun-22-2016
Female patients who are seen by male doctors are less likely to be assessed for heart disease risk than male patients, especially when the doctor is male.
Date: Jun-22-2016
The thought of munching a barbecued beetle might turn your stomach, but it could be highly nutritious. We look at the health benefits of eating insects.
Date: Jun-22-2016
Study shows the American diet is improving - such as more eating of whole grains - but disparities by race/ethnicity, education, and income persist.
Date: Jun-22-2016
Stress can affect how the body manages blood sugar levels. This poses a problem for people with diabetes. Learn more about the connection here.
Date: Jun-22-2016
Babies who are exclusively breast-fed for longer are less likely to have conduct disorders later, compared with those who are breast-fed less than 1 month.
Date: Jun-22-2016
Milk is a good source of calcium but also contains carbohydrates. What is the best milk for people with diabetes to drink? This article investigates.
Date: Jun-22-2016
Donor hearts may be unnecessarily rejected as a result of a blood test used to determine their eligibility for transplantation, according to researchers.
Date: Jun-21-2016
New research of people with high blood pressure shows those with higher levels of antibodies in their blood were less likely to have a heart attack.
Date: Jun-21-2016
Expectant mothers who use cannabis may be putting their child's brain development at risk - a cause for concern given the rise in legalization of the drug.
Date: Jun-21-2016
Even low levels of lead can cause permanent damage in children, and the U.S. needs to do more to eliminate sources of exposure, say leading pediatricians.