Topic: Metabolic Disorders

Health tip: dealing with lower back pain

Low back pain, ranging from mild to severe, affects almost everyone at some point.. . The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list ...

Health tip: factors that may aggravate acne in women

Acne, the most common skin disease, is not a dangerous condition. But it can lead to permanent scarring.. . Womenshealth. gov says these factors ...
Filed under: Diet & Weight Loss. Paul J. Richards, AFP/Getty Images. Vending machines have not exactly been known to hold nutritious snack options...

Mental health leaves cost Canadian economy $51 billion: study

Mental illness is linked to more lost work days than any other chronic condition, costing the Canadian economy $51 billion a year in lost ...

Green leafy veg reduces diabetes risk: Study

Tucking into more spinach and other green leafy vegetables can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, a study published on Friday by the British ...

Why it's worth becoming a waist-watcher

In the battle of the bulge, it's natural to focus on the number on the scale. After all, it's the most accessible assessment tool we have -- maybe ...
Three factors linked to cognitive deficits in older adults with type 2 diabetes have been identified in a new study.. . Canadian researchers looked ...
Scientists are calling for more research on the possibility that some supposedly healthful plant-based antioxidants -- including those renowned for...
An international study has discovered the reason why some people who eat a high-fat diet remain slim, yet others pile on the weight.The study, led...
Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have discovered a novel way in which insulin affects cell metabolism and cell survival...