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Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death

Not getting enough sleep may put some people at risk for much more than being drowsy the next day, a new study says. Middle-aged people...

This uncommon weight loss surgery better reduces diabetes

For people with obesity, a procedure rarely performed in the US more effectively eliminates type 2 diabetes than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a small study...

‘Tummy tuck’ may strongly benefit people with obesity

In a new study, researchers found tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) yields high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life in patients who are overweight...

This exercise may reduce artery stiffness, improve artery function

In a new study, researchers found water walking may help reduce artery stiffness and improve function in peripheral artery disease (PAD). The research was conducted...

Obesity may offer a survival benefit to people with heart failure

In a new study, researchers found while obesity increases the chances of heart failure, for those with heart failure it may confer a survival...

Fragmented physical activity linked to higher death risk

Reduced physical activity during the day is widely seen as a harbinger of mortality in older people. In a new study, researchers found fragmentation of...

This behavior may lead to overeating and weight gain

In a new study, researchers found that people are not very good at judging the energy-density of what they consume. Inaccurate judgments about food energy...

Sleeping less than six hours, heart disease, stroke are deadly combo

In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk...

Fitbit and music may help beat insomnia

In a new study, researchers found a novel solution to defeating insomnia with music but without the risk to one's hearing. The research was conducted...

Many older Americans don’t have enough food, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found almost 10% of U.S. seniors don’t have enough food to eat. They also found for those under 65 who...