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Caution: Women at Risk

Inequities in cardiac care mean that women with atrial fibrillation go undiagnosed longer and have a greater risk of stroke than men. >

Treat Childhood Obesity Sooner Rather than Later

Kids who are overweight or obese are not likely to grow out of this condition. Parents need to take steps to get kids' weight under control. >

The Risks of Being a Night Owl

Night owls are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Unhealthy habits as well as chronotype seem to play a role. Taking the late shift may help. >

Fishy Fish Oil Claims

Fish oil supplements claim to protect heart and brain health, but there is no firm evidence for this. Get your omega-3s another way. >

Heavy Metals Found in Cannabis Users

Cadmium and lead were found in high concentrations in the blood of marijuana users. These metals are in the soil. How to lower your risk. >

Moms Really Do Know Best

Who better to help women with postpartum depression than women who have been there? Peer therapy helps new moms see they are not alone. >

Erectile Dysfunction, A Diabetes Warning Sign

Younger men with erectile dysfunction are at much higher risk for diabetes and prediabetes. In fact, ED can serve as a diagnostic tool. >

An Rx for Fruits and Veggies

When doctors offered vouchers for healthy food, it reduced hypertension, obesity, diabetes and food insecurity in low-income communities. >

The Heart Changes Seen in Sedentary Kids

Over time, kids' inactivity can lead to an enlarged heart and cause fluid to build up in the body, increasing the risk of heart failure. >

When Young Athletes Take a Hit

You don't need to be a pro athlete to suffer damage from repeated knocks to the head, as the brains of deceased young athletes show. >

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