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21 Sep 2017

One Weight-Loss Surgery Shows Lasting Results

21 Sep 2017

Patients 77 pounds slimmer on average 12 years after gastric bypass, study finds

One Weight-Loss Surgery Shows Lasting Results

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Obesity surgery can have long-lasting effects on weight and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study finds.

Doctors have known that a type of obesity surgery, called gastric bypass, works in the short-term. Patients typically lose a lot of weight, and obesity-related health problems can be prevented or even cured.

20 Sep 2017

Opioid ODs Have Cut Into U.S. Life Expectancy: CDC

20 Sep 2017

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Doctors must start treating addiction, expert says

Opioid ODs Have Cut Into U.S. Life Expectancy: CDC

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 -- Rising death rates from opioid abuse are chipping away at Americans' life spans, a U.S. government study finds.

Between 2000 and 2015, researchers found, U.S. life expectancy increased overall -- from nearly 77 years to 79 years.

20 Sep 2017

Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence

20 Sep 2017

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Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed

Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Obtaining a restraining order may not be enough to prevent domestic violence, but when state laws require the removal of firearms, risk of those violent crimes goes down, a new study says.

In states that require people with restraining orders against them to surrender their firearms, the intimate partner murder rate dropped by 10 percent. In states that don't require surrender, the rate went down less than 7 percent, the study found.

20 Sep 2017

Who's Likely to Fall for Fake News?

20 Sep 2017

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Trust the evidence, not your 'gut,' study suggests

Who's Likely to Fall for Fake News?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Folks who rely on their "gut feelings" to form opinions are more likely to believe fake news than others, researchers report.

"People sometimes say that it's too hard to know what's true anymore. That's just not true," said lead author Kelly Garrett.

20 Sep 2017

Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Diabetes

20 Sep 2017

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Bone weaknesses seen in those with blood sugar disease

Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Seniors with type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk for fractures. And researchers think they know why.

"Fracture in older adults with type 2 diabetes is a highly important public health problem and will only increase with the aging of the population and growing epidemic of diabetes," said study author Dr. Elizabeth Samelson.

20 Sep 2017

'Green Schoolyards' May Bring Better Health to Kids

20 Sep 2017

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Review found they helped with heart health, weight control, ADHD and stress relief

'Green Schoolyards' May Bring Better Health to Kids

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- A "green schoolyard" might boost the health of children in your community, researchers report.

"Green schoolyards can include outdoor classrooms, native gardens, storm water capture, traditional play equipment, vegetable gardens, trails, trees and more," Dr. Stephen Pont said in an American Academy of Pediatrics news release.

20 Sep 2017

Styling a Home Gym

20 Sep 2017

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There are options for every budget

Styling a Home Gym

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Whether it's a matter of cost or convenience, you might want to opt out of a fitness facility and opt to work out in the comfort of your own home.

A home gym can be simple or elaborate, but it's important to have the basics for all key exercise components -- cardio, strength training, stretching and balance. You can follow along with workout DVDs or even exercises on YouTube, but there is some equipment you'll need to meet all of your fitness goals.

20 Sep 2017

Will an E-Cigarette Harm Your Heart?

20 Sep 2017

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The nicotine may cause adrenaline levels to spike, study finds

Will an E-Cigarette Harm Your Heart?

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, potentially increasing risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, a new study reports.

Electronic cigarettes have been promoted as a healthier alternative to tobacco cigarettes because they deliver vastly lower levels of carcinogens, researchers say.

20 Sep 2017

High, Low Levels of Magnesium Linked to Dementia Risk

20 Sep 2017

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But study didn't prove a cause-and-effect relationship

High, Low Levels of Magnesium Linked to Dementia Risk

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Having magnesium levels that are too high or too low may put you at risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias, Dutch researchers report.

In a study of more than 9,500 men and women, the highest or lowest levels of magnesium appeared to increase the chances for dementia by as much as 30 percent.

20 Sep 2017

When Moms Don't Sleep Well, Neither Do Their Kids

20 Sep 2017

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That could take a toll on child's development, researchers say

When Moms Don't Sleep Well, Neither Do Their Kids

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- If mom is an insomniac, her kids are likely to be poor sleepers, too.

New research finds that children whose mothers have trouble sleeping fall asleep later, don't stay asleep as long and spend less time in deep slumber.

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