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Weight loss drug linked to liver damage, deaths
May 27, 2010 11:54 AM
The FDA is updating the label of a popular weight loss drug after receiving reports of liver damage. There have been 13 cases of severe liver injury linked to the weight loss drug Alli, and the prescription version of the drug called Xenical. Three patients needed liver transplants... more » -
90 percent hike in cancer rates after weight gain
April 21, 2010 11:44 AM
A new study finds women who gain weight throughout their adult life increase the chance they'll develop breast cancer after menopause. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that when a five foot four woman gained 30 pounds between her 20s and 50s, her risk for breast cancer went... more » -
Allergy tests pin down the source of problems
December 30, 2009 4:51 PM
If you're sick of being sick--of sneezing, coughing and rubbing itchy eyes--it may be time to get tested for allergies. Here are the most common tests: Skin test A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed on or below the skin to see if a reaction develops.... more » -
Heart attacks and strokes is obese men
December 30, 2009 10:32 AM
Obesity could lead to sudden heart attack or death in men--even if they are otherwise healthy. Experts in Sweden followed over 1700 men for 30 years and found those who were overweight or obese were significantly more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. They say obese men... more » -
Obesity rolling back gains in American health
December 18, 2009 2:34 PM
Surging obesity rates could end the progress made in the past few decades against heart disease, researchers say. A study presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting this year found that adults' blood pressure and blood sugar levels are continuing to rise, fueled in large part by expanding... more » -
Salt intake linked to large number of cardiovascular cases
November 30, 2009 12:39 PM
Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a much greater risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of research. In a study led by researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospital in the UK and published in the British Medical Journal, researchers... more » -
MRIs vital to sports stars
November 12, 2009 1:59 PM
Have you ever noticed that MRIs are the go-to test for multi-million dollar per-year sports stars? Just this week, The San Antonio Spurs used an MRI to confirm that Tim Duncan's swollen left ankle had no structural damage. In fact, stadiums and arenas have MRI machines right in the... more » -
Weight loss surgury changes babies in the womb
October 23, 2009 12:08 PM
When Kathy Perusse had weight-loss surgery and shed 120 pounds, she may have done more than make her own life easier. She went on to have two daughters, and she may have boosted their chances of avoiding becoming obese, like her two older children are. That's the implication... more » -
Study links obesity and memory loss
October 15, 2009 11:57 AM
You've heard that being overweight puts you at risk for all kinds of health problems. But a recent study links obesity with memory loss! Researchers at UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh say, as a result, being obese or even overweight puts you at much higher risk for Alzheimer's.... more » -
Service dogs for children with peanut allergies
October 14, 2009 10:30 AM
The suspense is almost too much for 5-year-old Ethan Rines. "I can't wait!" he said. Ethan and his mom, Jessie, traveled all the way from Maine to Colorado Springs to meet their new dog. They've waited for this moment for months. "He's going to go everywhere with... more »
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