Stroke hospitalizations rising among younger U.S. adults
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – A growing number of younger U.S. adults are being hospitalized for strokes, and a new study suggests that’s at least in part [...]
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Body mass may not be good way to predict heart disease in people of color
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Even though obesity can indicate a risk for heart disease and diabetes in white people, it may not be as reliable for predicting [...]
Fewer overweight adults are trying to lose weight
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – A growing share of overweight and obese Americans are not trying to shed excess pounds, and researchers think it’s at least in [...]
Can you be overweight and fit? A Q&A with Dr. Amber Cook
We’re told to maintain a healthy body weight to reduce the risk of chronic disease. But is there a line or a threshold we shouldn’t cross regarding pounds on the [...]
