Do your heart problems originate at work?

A lot of people say their boss is a pain in the neck – but what about a pain in the heart? New research from Sweden suggests that workers who perceive their managers as incompetent may be at higher risk for heart attack, angina and death, HealthDay News reports. The findings, published online in Occupational

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Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations Higher Among Women

The number of diabetes-related hospitalizations in young women is on the rise, according to a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health. Diabetes is often diagnosed among overweight people, which suggests that the growing obesity rate nationwide could be associated with those who are hospitalized for the condition. Researchers suggest that women aged 20

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Study: Weight loss good for joints

A new study suggests there’s another health benefit to shedding some extra pounds. Researchers at the University of North Carolina are saying moderate weight loss can reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knees (OA). The large study followed more than 1,400 men and women over the age of 45 without OA in at

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Study: Antioxidants reduce toxicity from lead

Antioxidants have long been recommended by health experts in order to help prevent deadly diseases such as cancer. Now, new Spanish research has found that antioxidants may also be able to reduce the toxic effects of lead poisoning, Science Daily reports. The scientists suggest that the process works because lead poisoning creates free radicals that

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