Living near convenience stores could raise risk of artery-clogging condition
Feb 18, 2019
A new study found a link between artery-clogging atherosclerosis and the percentage of convenience stores in a person's neighborhood.
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Are there health benefits from chocolate?
Feb 12, 2019
Are those Valentine's chocolates good for the heart? Here's what we know – and don't know – about the confection's health benefits.
The pros and cons of weighing yourself every day
Jan 2, 2019
If you're trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale? There's no simple answer.
Healthy dining in convenience stores?
Aug 27, 2018
We all turn to convenience stores to grab on-the-go food. But can you find healthy options there?
Obesity may increase risk for peripheral artery disease
Aug 9, 2018
People with obesity are known to be at increased risk for coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease. Now, a new study shows obesity may also increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease.
Limit screen time among kids, experts caution
Aug 6, 2018
More studies are needed to understand how spending long stretches of time on smartphones, tablets and other portable screen devices affect the health of children, a new report says.
Obesity as young adult sets stage for heart disease, stroke
Aug 1, 2018
Young adults who are overweight begin to develop high blood pressure and other heart problems that may put them at higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke later in life, a new study shows.
Limit low-calorie sodas and drinks, and stick to water instead, researchers advise
Jul 30, 2018
People are drinking fewer diet drinks these days, and a new science advisory Monday urges people to replace sugary and low-calorie drinks with water.
Southern diet could be deadly for people with heart disease
Jul 12, 2018
People with a history of heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet are more likely to die than those who follow a Mediterranean dietary pattern, according to new research.
California ban on soda taxes worries health experts
Jun 29, 2018
California’s new law banning taxes on sugary drinks in the nation’s most populated state handed the beverage industry a major victory. Health advocates, however, say it’s a major defeat for the public’s well-being.