Review Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safe and Effective
2013-12-18
Benefits outweigh risks for many severely obese patients, expert says
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‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Make Parkinson’s Patients Better Drivers?
2013-12-18
Study found that they made fewer slight errors than healthy patients and those using medsContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat COPD
2013-12-18
Medication combines two bronchodilators, experts sayContinue Reading
New Insights Into Sleeping Disorder Narcolepsy
2013-12-18
It may have its roots in immune system problems, study suggestsContinue Reading
Obese Kids Might Have Higher Levels of Stress Hormone
2013-12-18
But whether extra weight actually causes stress isn’t clear, researcher saysContinue Reading
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise the Bar for Taking Medications
2013-12-18
Expert panel says treating some earlier with drugs shows little benefit, but other groups express concernContinue Reading
Obesity Tied to Decline in Kidney Function
2013-12-18
Study looked at blood-testing methods to detect changes before symptoms beginContinue Reading