Should You Stop Using Butter?

New study challenges idea that heart health will improve if people cut fat from animal sources

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Study Questions Health Value of Switching From Butter to Vegetable Oils A controversial new study challenges the idea that heart health will improve if people cut saturated fat -- typically from animal sources -- from their diets in favor of vegetable oil. The new... Read more ...  News Even Light Hookah Use May Cause Airway Problems Some people believe smoking from a hookah is safe because smoke passes through water before being inhaled. But, a new study found that hookah smoking may actually be more dangerous than... Read more ... Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Depression Older men who receive testosterone-suppressing therapy for prostate cancer may be at increased risk of developing depression, a new, large study suggests. The findings are based on over.... Read more ... The Health Risks Posed by Mindless Munching Along with diet and exercise, mindful eating may benefit overweight people trying to shed excess pounds, new research suggests. "Mindful eating practices promote awareness of experiences... Read more ... Opioid Painkiller May Be New Treatment for Heroin Addicts Hydromorphone -- an opioid painkiller -- may be another treatment option for heroin addiction, a new Canadian study suggests. The research included more than 200 heroin addicts in Vancouver... Read more ... Intensive Exercise a Fountain of Youth for Aging Muscles One key to keeping muscles young is as close as the nearest gym, researchers say. "High-level" exercise appears to help keep older people's muscles young at the cellular level, the Canadian... Read more ... Waistline May Predict Heart Disease Better Than Weight When it comes to heart health, new research adds to the argument that a pear-shaped body, which is heavy in the hips, may be better than an apple-shaped body, which carries more weight around... Read more ... Stress Management Training May Help Cardiac Rehab Patients The addition of stress management training can make cardiac rehabilitation programs more effective, a new study indicates. "Cardiac rehabilitation programs do not routinely offer stress... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home