Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk Of Alcoholism, Study Says

Weight loss surgery can be a lifesaver for people with severe obesity, but they will need to watch the booze from then on, a new study says.

People who undergo gastric bypass or gastric sleeve tend to absorb alcohol more rapidly afterward, researchers reported recently in the International Journal of Obesity.

As a result, th...

IV Vitamin C Might Boost Recuperation Among Trauma Patients

People who’ve been severely injured in an accident might have a lower risk of death if doctors pump them full of vitamin C, a new evidence review says.

High doses of intravenous (IV) vitamin C appear to reduce the risk of death and sepsis in trauma patients, researchers reported recently in the journal BMJ Military Health.

Fatty Liver Boosts Odds Of More Deadly Colon Cancer, Study Says

Fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of colon cancer, a new study says.

People with fatty liver disease are more prone to have their colon cancer travel to their liver as well, causing their survival odds to plummet, researchers reported recently in the journal Nature.

In fact, fatty liver disease appears to...

Exercise Can Ward Off Nicotine Fits, Help Smokers Quit

Exercise can boost a smoker’s odds of successfully quitting, a new evidence review says.

Smokers taking part in exercise programs were more likely to either quit or cut back on cigarettes, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.

In fact, a single bout of exercise immediately reduces ni...

New California Law Replaces 'Sell By' Labels On Food Packaging

Shoppers in California will no longer see "sell by" dates on their groceries.

A first-in-the-nation law that took effect July 1 bans the "sell by" labels, which lawmakers say tell retailers how long to display products but say nothing about whether food is safe to eat, reports the Associated Press.

Manufacturers selling food...

Study Raises New Questions About Artificial Sweeteners

For decades, artificial sweeteners have been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar. But new research suggests they may have unexpected effects on your metabolism.

"What makes our analysis notable is that by focusing on non-caloric comparators, we better isolated the direct physiological effects of the sweeteners themselves, not the ...