A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
Blame Your Fat Brother For Your Obesity
A new report suggests that you can blame your fat brother or sister for your increased risk of developing love handles, according to new findings by researchers at the Mongan Institute for Health Policy. While it is known that a person’s risk of obesity increases if they have family members who are obese, there has been little […]
1 in 4 Living With Diabetes Isn’t Aware They Have It
Nearly 10 percent of the population of the United States has diabetes, and 1 in 4 with the disease isn’t aware they have it, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report published on the CDC’s website suggests that over 29 million people in the United States are living […]
Obesity Linked To Bright Bedrooms
Having a little extra light in your bedroom can be helpful if you want to read before falling asleep, but it may also increase your likelihood of gaining weight. According to a study by the Institute of Cancer Research in London, there is a significant link between obesity and bedroom brightness. Researchers noticed that individuals […]
Diabetes Rates Soar Among Children and Teens
Type 2 diabetes rates have risen drastically over the last eight years, especially among American tweens and teens, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Our study is really the first in the US to quantify the burden of type 2 diabetes at the population level — and not just […]
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