Overweight & Obesity

Carpal tunnel syndrome up with overweight, obesity

(HealthDay)—Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and carpal tunnel release, according to a meta-analysis published in the December issue of Obesity Reviews.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Stopping tuberculosis requires new strategy

Unless there is a major shift in the way the world fights tuberculosis—from a reliance on biomedical solutions to an approach that combines biomedical interventions with social actions—the epidemic and drug resistance ...

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Beauty may come at a hidden health cost for African-Americans

When Teni Adewumi was growing up, she, like many of her family members and friends, spent countless hours in hair salons without ever thinking about the potential side effects of the harsh chemicals being used on their hair.

Health

Chemical exposure linked to rising diabetes, obesity risk

Emerging evidence ties endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to two of the biggest public health threats facing society - diabetes and obesity, according to the executive summary of an upcoming Scientific Statement issued ...

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Health hazards of occupational exposure to talc

Talc, a substance commonly used in a number of manufacturing processes, including many in the food processing industry, is a health hazard and exposure to it should be closely monitored, say researchers from The Netherlands.

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