June 1, 2017 Walking linked to improved brain function A moderate-intensity walking regimen may reduce symptoms of mild cognitive impairment that are linked to poor blood vessel health in the brain, a small study suggests.
April 10, 2017 Stroke hospitalizations rising among younger US adults A growing number of younger U.S. adults are being hospitalized for strokes, and a new study suggests that's at least in part because more of them have risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.
April 6, 2017 A new yo-yo dieting danger: It can harm your heart, too For a certain group of patients, dieting then failing may be riskier than not dieting at all.
April 5, 2017 A contact lens could one day help diabetics People with diabetes can monitor their blood glucose levels continuously via electrodes implanted under their skin, but that method can hurt and can even lead to infections.
March 29, 2017 Universal celiac testing lacks evidence, US panel finds There is not enough evidence to encourage or discourage doctors from testing all their patients for celiac disease, according to a U.S. government-backed panel.
March 29, 2017 How ESPN's radio host Mike Golic controls his type 2 diabetes ESPN’s Mike Golic is used to talking sports and game drama on his radio show Mike and Mike in the Morning. Now, he's discussing a more serious topic, type 2 diabetes. Since being diagnosed with the disease, Golic is on a mission to raise awareness and help people learn how to manage their blood sugar
March 28, 2017 ESPN’s Mike Golic shares his battle with diabetes ESPN radio host opens up about life with diabetes
March 24, 2017 'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.
March 16, 2017 Does illness help young adults take charge of their own health? Adolescents and young adults coping with chronic illness may be better prepared to take charge of their own care than their healthy peers, a recent study suggests.