Articles for Tag: "health enews"

Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says 
Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says
According to new research, your weight and the amount of alcohol you consume may increase your chances of developing chronic liver disease or even liver cancer.
Heart surgery gets 100-year-old dancing again  Featured
Heart surgery gets 100-year-old dancing again
Doctors say Irene Vicich, a 100-year-old Chicago resident might be the “the oldest patient in the world” to undergo a new procedure to replace her aortic valve.
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says 
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says
A new study finds that people who only drink one 12-ounce sugary drink a day are at an increased risk for developing diabetes.
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon? 
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon?
Danish researchers say they may be “months away” from HIV cure.
How long does it take to walk off your meal? 
How long does it take to walk off your meal?
New research shows if people really knew how much walking is required to burn off calories, they would likely make healthier meal choices.
Smoking scenes double in youth rated movies, study finds 
Smoking scenes double in youth rated movies, study finds
With more and more scenes of people lighting up on the big screen, some groups worry the images might entice young people to smoke.
$100K cancer drug price tag drawing harsh criticism 
$100K cancer drug price tag drawing harsh criticism
A group of physicians is voicing concern about the high cost of some cancer medications.