If a pregnant woman’s waters break too early, her unborn baby can be put in danger of complications. The risk of this happening, however, may be reduced if she takes daily supplements of vitamin C after the half-way point of pregnancy, researchers now report.
California researchers say arthritis sufferers at high risk for gastrointestinal problems are best served by a common painkiller with an acid-reducing drug.
An ingredient in garlic appears to prevent a potentially deadly type of high blood pressure affecting the lungs, at least in rats, according to new research presented.
Regular exercise in middle age can help men and women hang on to their physical prowess as they grow older, a new study suggests.
Regular exercise among women with type 2 diabetes may not only reduce waist size, but may also reduce the amount of visceral fat surrounding organs in the abdomen — the type of fat known to be associated with insulin resistance, a study shows.
U.S. researchers said they have genetically engineered a strain of mice with bone density up to four times greater than ordinary mice.
The obesity paradox lives on: Overweight and obese patients with multivessel coronary artery disease seem to fare better after coronary artery bypass surgery than their normal-weight counterparts, the results of a new study indicate.
Mom may have been right when she said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A small study suggests that skipping that morning meal may be a bad move for the heart, and possibly the waistline.
Taking a continuous-care approach to treating people with depression leads to improved outcomes and saves on costs, according to a new report.
Swedish researchers reported drinking wine, but not beer or other alcoholic beverages, helps keep a woman’s heart healthy.