3 Factors Speed Up the Need for Dialysis in Type 2 Diabetics
Researchers have found 3 risk factors that determine whether a person with type 2 diabetes will need dialysis decades earlier than others. Patients with diabetes...
Class of Arthritis Drugs Won’t Work for Certain Patients
Mayo Clinic research sheds light on why some rheumatoid arthritis patients respond poorly to a certain class of drugs, while others benefit from them. ...
Americans Consuming Too Much Sodium, Not Enough Potassium
Most Americans are consuming too much sodium, and not enough potassium, with some differences based on sex and ethnicity. A majority of Americans consume too...
Obesity Taken as Seriously as Cancer, Worse than Heart Disease
Americans now take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it's an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation's leading killer. Understanding of...
New Eye Pressure Test Could Prevent Loss of Vision
University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher recommends new approach for checking eye pressure which can reduce risk of vision loss or blindness in...
Lost Sleep Makes You Eat More Calories, Says Study
Sleep deprivation may result in people consuming more calories during the following day, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at...
Weight Watchers Better for Type 2 Diabetes than Standard Care
Study to see if Weight Watchers led to better outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes than standard care has been published - showing...
New Tool Detects Alzheimer’s Earlier, Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have developed a chemical compound that detects the Alzheimer's protein better than current FDA-approved agents for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear.
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Mild Exercise for Seniors Helps Arthritis and More
Researchers found that a low-impact exercise program for seniors helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for most participants. It's never too...
Using Worms to Prevent Diabetes Complications like Neuropathy
Researchers have found a sensor for the reactive molecules linked to diabetic complications using worms, which may provide new therapies for serious diabetes health...
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Blood Pressure
World's largest study finds that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to higher blood pressure, and that traffic noise is also linked to...
Experts Say Cut Omega-6, Boost Omega-3 to Curb Obesity Rates
Experts are urging that we cut dietary omega 6 and boost omega 3 to curb soaring obesity rates, citing the the current ratio is...
Vitamin D Extends Lifespan, Helps Type 2 Diabetics – But Dosage Matters
Research shows the popular supplement, vitamin D, engages longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of toxic proteins linked to many age-related...
Do Fast Food Calorie Labels Help? Study has the Answer.
Researchers from New York University shows whether fast-food menu calorie counts help consumers make healthy choices - or not - in a new study...
Challenge: Atlanta Physicians Prescribe Food as Medicine
A group of Atlanta physicians are challenging patients and residents to a health challenge based on a plant-based diet which can boost metabolism, lower...
Better Diabetic Footcare in Australia Can Save Billions
Australia could save billions of dollars in healthcare costs by investing in proven treatments for people with diabetic foot disease, according to QUT research. A...
