
The weight loss drug Meridia has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, although it does not seem to up the risk of death in patients with a history of heart problems.
If you're like millions of Americans, the recent news of a massive egg recall due to salmonella contamination has probably made you refrain from ordering "sunny side up" the past couple of weeks.
Sometimes muscle cramps aren't just from exercising too hard. Find out about nighttime leg cramps, what to do about them and when to see your doctor.
The onset of puberty is continuing to drop among American girls, with many girls as young as 7 and 8 now showing the beginnings of breast development, new research shows.
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the...
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You usually can keep exercising if you have asthma. Exercise-induced asthma is often treatable and needn't keep you from participating in your favorite sport.
In certain situations, competing for a mate may shorten a man's life.
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Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. You can follow along here.
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
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