The obese kids who took the drug, metformin XR, lost a small but statistically significant amount of weight, says a study in the February issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine . According to the study, almost a third of Amer... [More]
Defect Prompts Recall of 2 Million Needles Two million Exel/Exelint Huber needles are being recalled because there's a risk they can push pieces of silicone into patients' bodies, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration . The needles are... [More]
Mice that were given a chemical that blocks the function of an enzyme called Fyn kinase burned more fatty acids and expended more energy, which made them leaner. This and other metabolic improvements, including increased insulin sensitivity... [More]
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list of cross-training benefits: It's a total body workout that strengthens a variety of areas and muscles. It prevents boredom, which could otherwise derail your exercise regimen. It... [More]
In some sufferers, certain foods may help trigger migraines. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list: Processed, marinated, fermented or pickled foods. Baked goods. Chocolate or dairy foods. Foods that contain MSG (monosodium... [More]
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