Being overweight may be more harmful than you thought

Want to lose those excess pounds? This study may offer some encouragement, after finding that the effects of being overweight may have been ...

January 01, 2018

Does living next to a gym lower obesity risk?

Does living next to or near a gym or tennis field lower the odds of obesity? A new study explores this, and the impact of living near a fast...

December 31, 2017

Is wine glass size to blame for how much we drink?

On New Year’s Eve, you’ll most likely raise a glass of wine (or several). The size of that glass may influence how much you drink, suggests ...

December 30, 2017

Restless legs syndrome may raise cardiovascular death risk

A new study finds that the common sleep disturbance raises the risk of cardiovascular-related mortality, particularly among elderly women. ...

December 28, 2017

What you should know about date rape drugs

Date rape drugs alter consciousness to make self-defense and decision-making difficult. Included is a list of types and details on protectin...

December 27, 2017

A year in review: The most popular medical research of 2017

The past 12 months have seen discoveries, breakthroughs, and innovations in medical research. MNT take you on a journey through 2017's h...

December 21, 2017

Hobo spider bite: What you need to know

The hobo spider is a type of funnel-building spider. It is not usually aggressive unless provoked. Learn more about hobo spider bites. fro...

December 19, 2017

The top six BMJ Christmas papers

The BMJ has been publishing oddball Christmas editions since 1982. Covering a dizzying array of topics, we revisit six of the best from Chri...

December 14, 2017

Does pride raise the risk of falling?

In this year's Christmas issue of the BMJ, researchers explore whether or not the biblical saying 'pride comes before a fall' ho...

December 13, 2017

Why facial recognition is the future of diagnostics

New research uses facial recognition analysis to accurately predict health. The findings also show that the human brain has similar abilitie...

December 09, 2017

Colitis and Crohn's: Is 21st century living to blame?

It is not clear why some people develop inflammatory bowel disorders and some don't. Research now shows that our lifestyle plays a signi...

December 07, 2017

Common blood pressure drug raises skin cancer risk

New research shows that people who take the popular hypertension drug hydrochlorothiazide may put themselves at a dramatically high risk of ...

December 06, 2017

What should you know about hyperthermia?

A look at hyperthermia, a condition resulting in abnormally high body temperature. Included is detail on risk factors and the activities tha...

December 05, 2017

Mysterious anaphylaxis explained: Red meat to blame

Some people have recurrent, unexplained episodes of life-threatening anaphylaxis. A 'unique study' of such individuals finds the cul...

November 30, 2017

Women at higher cardiometabolic risk due to fat distribution

Whether we're 'pear-shaped' or have a 'beer belly,' body fat distribution influences our cardiometabolic health. And gen...

November 28, 2017