Articles for Tag: "Advocate Health Care"

Why men should move 
Why men should move
A recent study suggests the longer men sit, the more prone they are to developing chronic disease.
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery 
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery
A new study says that for seniors with skin cancer, surgery may not be the best option.
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair  Featured
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair
Doctors say parents play a critical role in helping their children maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Jennifer DeBruler cautions against “too much and too little”— too much junk food and too little exercise.
Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says 
Your weight could be a factor in liver disease, study says
According to new research, your weight and the amount of alcohol you consume may increase your chances of developing chronic liver disease or even liver cancer.
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says 
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says
A new study finds that people who only drink one 12-ounce sugary drink a day are at an increased risk for developing diabetes.
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon? 
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon?
Danish researchers say they may be “months away” from HIV cure.
How long does it take to walk off your meal? 
How long does it take to walk off your meal?
New research shows if people really knew how much walking is required to burn off calories, they would likely make healthier meal choices.