October 17, 2016 Sleep apnea may up risk of type 2 diabetes Obstructive sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows.
October 17, 2016 Cash works, but activity trackers may do little to boost exercise Health might be its own reward, but even cash incentives only work in the short term to motivate people to exercise more and activity trackers add little benefit, according to a study from Singapore.
October 17, 2016 US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests.
October 17, 2016 Fast food choices influence kids' soda and calorie consumption Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal's total calories, according to a new study.
October 14, 2016 Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.
October 12, 2016 Boy gets service dog after saving pennies for 4 years An 8-year-old Vermont boy who had been saving pennies for the last four years recently saw his dream come true after news coverage of his story helped him meet his $15,000 goal.
October 11, 2016 WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks The U.N. health agency on Tuesday recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks like sodas, sport drinks and even 100-percent fruit juices as a way to fight obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.
October 10, 2016 7 warning signs of type 2 diabetes Many people get a surprise when the doctor hands them a diabetes or a prediabetes diagnosis.
October 6, 2016 Dr. Manny: After lessons in New Orleans, think of your health needs with Hurricane Matthew Having been around hurricanes all my life, and having witnessed the devastating damage that storms like Katrina and Sandy can leave in vulnerable places, I know how critical it is to prepare— and what can happen if you do not.
October 6, 2016 Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising, but progress is far from universal with chronic diseases bringing long-term illness and causing seven out of 10 deaths, according to research published on Thursday.
