EXTWomen’s Health Risks Rise Along With Weight (HealthDay)Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death.

Low-Cal Athletic Diets Risk Stress Fractures (HealthDay)Female college athletes who restrict their calorie intake may be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, new research finds.

Plastic Mesh Improves Gastric Bypass Outcomes (HealthDay)A polypropylene mesh can help shield gastric bypass patients from a common and debilitating complication, researchers say.

Cherry Juice May Ease Muscle Pain (HealthDay)Drinking cherry juice after exercise may reduce muscle strain-linked pain, according to the results of a small industry-funded study.

Calcium Supplements Help Curb Weight Gain in Middle Age (HealthDay)A new study finds that calcium may do double duty in middle age, building bone strength while helping prevent weight gain.

Young Athletes May Underreport Concussion Symptoms (HealthDay)Doctors who rely on young athletes’ reports of concussion symptoms may be sending the athletes back to play too soon, according to a new study.

Restricted Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)Cutting calories may halt or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, according to a new animal study.

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