The latest study suggests that the one-third of Americans who are obese they may not be getting the proper health care they need — because their doctors are biased against treating them.
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Older Men Should Pass on Getting Prostate Cancer Treatment
The advice to detect and treat cancers at the first opportunity may not apply to older men with prostate tumors, according to the latest study.
Experimental Asthma Drug May Provide Major Relief–But For a Limited Group of Patients
A promising new drug for treating asthma could not only reduce asthma symptoms but also improve lung function in patients, according to a new study.
Watch: This Week in Health
How marijuana contributes to weight loss — and a reduced risk of diabetes; researchers zero in on the first genes associated with postpartum depression; and ADHD in childhood may be linked to obesity later in life. These are the stories making health news this week; for more, visit TIME Health & Family.
To Scan or Not to Scan: Largest Study to Date Links Childhood CTs to Increased Cancer Risk
CT scans can reveal a remarkable amount of useful medical information, but more studies underscore the need to balance the benefits of that knowledge with the risks of being exposed to the scans’ small amounts of radiation.
Asthma Symptoms Hinder Children’s Sleep and School Performance
Sneezing and wheezing can make children feel miserable, and that discomfort can hamper how well they do in school.
Early Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk of Hyperactivity in Children
Breathing in pollutants released into the air isn’t healthy for developing lungs, but a new study says it’s harmful for developing brains too.
First Genetic Markers That Predict Postpartum Depression
Researchers say that a blood test may soon identify which pregnant women are at highest risk of developing postpartum depression, so they can seek treatment that could control their symptoms.
Marijuana: The Next Diabetes Drug?
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
Not Overweight? You’re Not Welcome at this Gym
If you live in Chicago or Dallas and have a few pounds to lose, you might spot Downsize Fitness and think you’ll give this new gym a try. Forget it. This is a club that won’t take you as a member—unless you have at least …
ADHD May Prime Boys for Obesity
ADHD has been linked to struggles with drugs and alcohol, less schooling and more arrests, but the latest study shows it may also contribute to problems with weight as well.
Excerpt: Author Temple Grandin Reports on The Autistic Brain
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, eloquently described life from the perspective of someone living with autism in her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, which served as the basis for an
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Don’t Drink the Pool Water! It Contains a Surprising Amount of…Human Waste
Chlorine is supposed to take care of most of the microbes floating around in pools, but human waste, it seems, is stubbornly resistant to being sanitized.
