Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop

It’s no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of…
Read onIt’s no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of…
Read onPregnant women who receive an epidural to ease their pain during labor aren’t any more likely than others to have kids with autism, two new…
Read onBesides the long-established benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mom, a new study reports one more: Nursing could help chase the blues away. It is…
Read onAlthough the focus is on the COVID-19 vaccine, don’t forget to also get your flu shot — it’s important, an expert says. “In the United…
Read onA small fix might make reading a bit easier for kids with dyslexia, as well as their classmates: Increasing the amount of space between printed…
Read onTUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — COVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse:…
Read onSeverely obese children who are unable to slim down should be eligible for weight loss surgery, a new study suggests. The gastric sleeve procedure is…
Read onStrength training can help you lose weight, Australian researchers report. Their new study reports you can lose a percentage of body fat through strength training…
Read onMONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small…
Read onAir pollution impacts the youngest humans, with new research linking dirty air to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies worldwide…
Read onPregnant women at risk for a serious high blood pressure disorder called preeclampsia should take low-dose aspirin after their first trimester, according to the U.S.…
Read onTUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Black women with high blood pressure may benefit from classes where they learn and practice skills…
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