For people with chronic heart failure, combined endurance and resistance training leads to better exercise capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life than endurance training alone, a study shows. ...
Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds ...
Every year thousands of Americans turn to bariatric surgery for weight loss. ...
Taking more active role in their health helps patients stave off decline, study finds ...
Adolescent boys with anorexia have low bone mineral density (BMD) at multiple sites, researchers report. This is worrying because adolescence is a critical time for attaining peak bone mass, they point out. ...
Obese patients with prostate cancer appear to be more likely to receive non-surgical treatments than their normal-weight counterparts, new research shows. ...
A combination of diet and exercise may help overweight older adults lose pounds without losing muscle, a new study suggests. ...
Bans on imports of Chinese milk products by African states fearing contamination have highlighted the growing presence of Chinese goods in Africa’s markets and raised worries over depending on them too heavily. ...
Testing lung fluid samples for levels of surfactant protein D (SP-D), which is thought to have a protective effect on the lungs, may help identify patients with a high risk of lung cancer, Canadian researchers report. ...
While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a good way to build willpower. ...