Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies. Find more info about Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay) photos videos pictures. read more

Body’s Response to Foods’ Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor (HealthDay)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- A mutation that affects how the body responds when a person smells or tastes food may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes in some people, U.S. researchers report. Find more info about Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste ...

Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk (Reuters)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Reuters - Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows. Find more info about Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk (Reuters) photos videos pictures. read more

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson’s (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- In an effort to understand the relationship between tobacco smoke and Parkinson's disease, researchers have found that smoking for many years may reduce risk for the disease but smoking a large number of cigarettes a day does not seem to reduce risk. ...