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Healthy Habits May Help with Pregnancy
Safely exercising and dieting before and during pregnancy may reduce weight gain, diabetes risk and the need for a C-section, a new study found.
A Missed Opportunity After a Heart Attack
Many heart attack survivors may be missing out on an opportunity to quit smoking after they leave the hospital, a new study found.
New Leukemia Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat leukemia.
Weight Gain in Adulthood May Pose Serious Risks
Gaining weight from your early 20s to your mid-50s may put your health at risk, according to a new study.
The Link Between Diabetes and ED
Men with diabetes may face an increased risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a new study.
Outbreak Linked to Papayas
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of multiple strains of salmonella .
The Risks of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners may raise your risk of a host of health problems, according to a new study.
Diabetes Across the US
More than 100 million adults across the United States are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Opioid Prescriptions: A Persistent Problem
Despite an overall decline in the number of opioids prescribed during the last nine years, the amount remained high, according to a new report.
Your Work Hours Might Affect Your Heart
Staying late at the office might affect your heart health, according to a new study.