According to the report, Arkansas is the most obese state because they had the highest obesityt rate of 35.9% while Colorado is the least obese state. Actually, this state is the 29th largest but they are the biggest. Its rate increased from 21.9% and 17% in 2…
Through its accelerated approval program, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a Merck drug now used for treating melanoma for treatment of the most common type of lung cancer.
The attorneys general of 33 U.S. states are urging the FDA to require that nicotine-containing liquids and other novel tobacco products be labeled with health warnings.
A "smart" drug capsule may soon be able to delivre edication directly to the large intestin, as a way to treat conditions such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
Breast-feeding is the best way to feed a baby. But it does not appear to make your child smarter. A study conducted in Britain suggests that it has no effect on a child’s IQ from up through adolescence.
With the deaths associated with Legionnaire's disease last month, another hurdle has created fear among constituents of the New York City as seven people were infected with the said disease as reported on Monday
Replacing saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats and high-quality carbohydrates has a positive impact on your health. However, replacing saturated fats with processed foods, white bread, and potatoes is not healthier.
A study has confirmed that people who are inactive for hours each day have an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease even if they get regular exercise.
The association between being inactive and risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease was s…
A new treatment may be coming for a condition called preeclampsia, which is a serious complication of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a type of high blood pressure that occurs late in pregnancy and is responsible for up to 20% of premature births.
