Health
Late bedtime and lack of sleep lead to overweight children in China
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that Chinese children who go to bed later and sleep less are more likely to be more overweight.
Sep 6, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity rates keep rising for U.S. adults
Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn't held true for children, a new government report finds.
Mar 23, 2018
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Cardiology
Aortic valve replacement in elderly tied to high mortality
(HealthDay)—The 10-year mortality rate in elderly patients who receive surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is considerable, according to a study published in the April 3 issue of the Journal of the American College ...
Mar 30, 2018
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Diabetes
Pre-diabetic patients who sleep poorly at much greater risk of developing the condition, according to new research
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have found a significant link between poor sleep and a greater risk of pre-diabetic patients developing type two diabetes.
Feb 17, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Diet and exercise can reduce protein build-ups linked to Alzheimer's
A study by researchers at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has found that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and a normal body mass index can reduce the incidence of protein build-ups that ...
Aug 16, 2016
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Surgery
Dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight, but bariatric surgery has several advantages
Individuals with severe obesity often reward themselves with food. Recent research shows that dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric surgery has several advantages.
Oct 27, 2022
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Health
Lager beer, whether it contains alcohol or not, could help men's gut microbes
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful? In a pilot study, researchers in ACS' Journal of Agricultural ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Cardiology
Some racial/ethnic groups have greater chance of developing high blood pressure
People who are African-American, American Indian/native Alaskan, Asian, or native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders have a significantly greater chance of developing hypertension than people who are white or Hispanic who ...
Feb 12, 2018
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Health
Benefits of a healthy diet greater in people at high genetic risk for obesity
The benefits of sticking to a healthy diet to prevent long term weight gain are greater in people at high genetic risk for obesity than in those with low genetic risk, finds a study in The BMJ today.
Jan 10, 2018
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Health
Clinical trial acupuncture proves effectiveness for weight control
The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University recently completed a clinical trial on the use of acupuncture for weight control. After an eight-week treatment, the participants' average body weight decreased ...
Jul 3, 2017
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