• Those Who Feel Discriminated against More Likely to Smoke, Eat Harmful Foods, Finds New Study

  Feeling like the target of discrimination may increase a person's odds of harmful behaviors like smoking, eating fatty foods and getting less sleep, a study of African-Americans suggests.

  

• People Who Undergo Weight-Loss Surgery More Likely to Commit Suicide, Claims New Report

  Patients may be more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide after weight-loss surgery, a Canadian study suggests.

  

• Weight Loss and Exercise May Help Women Struggling With Infertility, Claims New Research

  Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility may increase their odds of conception if they exercise and lose weight, a U.S. study suggests.

  

• Web Surfing Not a Significant Factor in Childhood Obesity, Claims New Study

  Web surfing may not be as big a factor in teenage weight gain as how many excess pounds children are carrying around at the start of adolescence, a Swiss study suggests.

  

• Cancer Survivor Clinics Directly Linked to Fewer Emergency Room Visits, Claims New Report

  Specialized clinics for childhood cancer survivors may help reduce the odds these patients will need emergency medical care as adults, a Canadian study suggests.