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World Diabetes Day: Rise in number of kidney disease worldwide

Kidney disease is becoming a growing problem in developing countries, caused by an explosion in cases of diabetes and high blood pressure, experts say.

Does phentermine interact badly with any drugs?

Is phentermine safe to use? What drugs does it have a negative interaction with?

Commentary: Know your heart, know the risks

You may not think that a woman like me could be at risk for heart disease, but the truth is, I have a heart condition. Fortunately, it isn't a life-threatening one, but not all women are as lucky.

Food industry dictates nutrition policy

Beyond the unhealthy influence that our demand for factory-farmed meat has in the area of food-borne illness and communicable diseases, we could cite many other influences on public health, most obviously the now-widely recognized relationship between the nation's major killers -- heart disease, No. 1; cancer, No. 2; and stroke, No. 3 -- and meat consumption.

Could a diuretic cause breast pain, swelling?

I am a male, 66 years old. In March 2008, my cardiologist prescribed spironolactone (2 mg daily). About two months ago, I started having soreness in my left breast, and both breasts seem to have enlarged. Is there a possible connection with the medication?

Mom, babies benefit from treating pregnancy-related diabetes

Women who develop a mild case of gestational diabetes during pregnancy tend to have fewer complications and healthier babies if the diabetes is treated, according to the first large-scale randomized trial in the U.S. to address whether such treatment leads to health benefits for mother and child.

Secrets of women with healthy hearts

You're under 50. You're pretty fit. You can't have a heart attack, right?

The 10 most important nutrition stories of the last two decades

America's relationship to food and health has certainly changed in the 20 years since Cooking Light debuted. Some of those changes may seem discouraging: Rates of obesity and diabetes have risen, food-borne illnesses frequently make headlines, and more people eat meals -- often fast food -- away from home than ever before.

Less sleep in older adults linked to heart attack, stroke risk

People in their 60s and 70s who have high blood pressure may want to make sure they get enough sleep. A new study suggests that if they log fewer than 7.5 hours under the covers every night, they're at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death than their peers who get more shut-eye.

Breast-feeding may protect mom's heart after menopause

When Lana Phillip, now 45, decided to breast-feed her baby, she never imagined she would continue for three whole years.

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