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In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student drinkers exceed NIAAA guidelines for weekly drinking...

Middle-aged women who suffer from depression face almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to a 12-year Australian study. The research, published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, involved 10,547 women ages 47 to...

Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body...

By Marni Jameson, Special to Lifescript We live longer and weigh more – and that’s why more Americans are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Find out how to lower your risk... At the USC Keck Medical Center in Los Angeles, doctors...

Freshman women are more likely than men to over-drink in a week.

Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.

Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Health Disparities, Obesity

Being under stress at work is tied to a higher risk of heart problems, new research confirms - but putting down the beer bottle and going for a walk may help.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Heart...

Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn't make it work any better, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Herbal Medicine

Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Men's Health