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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients

Overweight and obese people with rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to go into remission in the early stages of the disease and require much more drug treatment than people with normal weight, according to a new study.
Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm

Participants in one of the world's most grueling cross-country ski races are at increased risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), according to a new study.
Short Strolls After Meals May Lower Diabetes Risk

Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood sugar levels, a new study shows.
Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes

Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.
Kids With Past Concussions Take Longer to Recover

Kids who suffer a concussion may have a substantially slower recovery if they've sustained one or more blows to the head in the past, a new study finds.
Drowning Prevention Measures to Keep Kids Safe in Water

Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing, according to a pediatric safety expert.
Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents

Regular hand washing and proper hygiene are essential to avoiding common summer-camp health issues such as lice, pinworm and bathing-suit dermatitis, according to a former summer camp physician.
Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women

Many middle-aged women develop aches and pains and other physical symptoms as a result of chronic stress, according to a decades-long study.
Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens

Obese teens don't need to lose large amounts of weight to lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study.
Health Tip: Prepare for a Camping Trip

Preparing for your next camping trip should include focusing on what to pack. This bit of preparation should lead to a less stressful, more enjoyable experience for everyone.

 

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