Mark L. Fuerst

They breathe in more air than do normal-weight persons, exposing them to more air pollutants and making them more vulnerable to asthma and other pulmonary diseases.

Group-based lifestyle interventions have long-term effects on prevention of diabetes beyond the period of active intervention, this clinical trial shows.

This finding could encourage more men with cardiovascular disease to remain compliant with their therapy.

All patients with stroke should have their blood pressure lowered to normal levels, a new study shows.

Good cardiovascular health may help preserve memory and thinking skills into middle age, according to the results of a new study.

And the inability to perform sexually may be linked to a range of other health problems.

Obese children in this study were nearly 3 times as likely to have asthma as nonobese children.

Two new studies show the heart-healthy benefits of this eating plan.

Variants in a specific receptor gene appear to modulate therapeutic response in a small subset of patients who take long-acting ß-agonists.

A new study finds that acute atopic symptoms during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of early atopy and allergic rhinitis in children at age 5 years.

Being overweight increases a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new comprehensive report. The finding offers a way to reduce the risk.

Inhaled corticosteroids may contribute to the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with asthma, a study showed.

The findings provide another good reason for those with OSA to wear a CPAP mask that helps ensure uninterrupted breathing throughout the night.

A simple way to prevent asthma or treat wheezing may be to eat flaxseed or take some kind of probiotic.

Diabetes appears to increase the risk of stroke in women, but not in men, a new study shows.

There may be a difficult tradeoff between treating patients with hypertension and preventing serious fall injuries.

Certain modifiable risk factors-ncluding heart rate, smoking status, and antihypertensive medications-affect blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. And variability in blood pressure has an important role in progression of organ damage.

Strategies to help younger men better handle “hassles” as they age, such as health problems, stress, and cognitive impairment, are recommended.

Real progress may be taking place in the epidemic where it can have the most impact.

An emergency medicine expert opens doctors’ eyes about what to do when patients present with vision disorders.

Several related health concerns-including asthma, pericarditis, and pneumonia-are treatable within the primary care office.

Young men who have participated in sports at a high level have reduced disturbances in glucose regulation later in life, and the prevalence of type 2 DM is lower.

When a patient complains of feeling dizzy or light-headed, don’t overlook neurological or other causes, but first think about a cardiac cause.

Consuming yogurt and other low-fat, fermented dairy products can reduce the risk of type 2 DM, according to a new study.

Diminished lung function and low serum potassium levels are important contributors to the racial disparity in diabetes mellitus risk among African Americans, according to a new study.

Patient-centered medical homes and nurse-managed health centers may help mitigate the expected shortage of primary care physicians.

Physical activity significantly extends the lives of men who have survived cancer, according to the results of a new study.