Health News

The Glycemic Index Problem
The glycemic index varies so much that it may be an unreliable indicator of blood sugar response, according to a new study.
What Your Workout Is Worth
Getting your workouts in may mean health care savings, according to a new study.
The Risk of Early Heart Attacks
Despite improvements in recent years, having a heart attack at a young age may still mean a higher risk of premature death, a new study found.
Epilepsy Rx Safety in Pregnancy
Two newer epilepsy medications may not affect the IQs of children whose mothers took them during pregnancy, a new study found.
Ovarian Cancer Screening: A Warning
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about tests being marketed to screen for ovarian cancer.
What Helps After Heart Attack
Invasive coronary strategies may improve survival in patients who have had a myocardial infarction  (heart attack), a new study found.
From Bipolar Disorder to Substance Use
Now there's more evidence to support a link between bipolar disorder and substance use disorder in adolescents, according to a new study. 
Got Peripheral Artery Disease?
Patients with atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) saw improved results from revascularization to treat intermittent claudication (IC), a common symptom of PAD, a new study found.
More Cancer Types Linked to Obesity
A new study has linked obesity to eight more types of cancer.
Diabetes Rx Could Fight Heart Disease
A drug often prescribed for type 2 diabetes could fight heart disease in patients with type 1 diabetes, a new study found.