Endocrine - Page 13

October 20, 2016

Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later

The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the "normal" range, a new study suggests.

October 20, 2016

Glucose tablets likely better for easing low blood sugar symptoms

When people with diabetes experience a dangerous drop in blood sugar, glucose tablets might be a better option than a sugary food or drink, a study suggests.

October 20, 2016

Medicare subsidies may help more women stick with breast cancer drugs

Women on Medicare who get subsidies to help defray the cost of drugs may be less likely to stop taking hormone therapy for breast cancer than those who don't get financial assistance, a U.S. study suggests.

October 20, 2016

Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults

For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.

October 19, 2016

Why women should wait to get pregnant after weight loss surgery

Babies born less than two years after their mothers have weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of serious complications than infants delivered after more time has passed, a U.S. study suggests.

October 19, 2016

Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher dementia risk

Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of dementia than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.

October 18, 2016

Toxic chemicals tied to $340B in US health costs and lost wages

Chemicals found in plastic bottles, flame retardants, metal food cans, detergents, cosmetics and pesticides cost the U.S. more than $340 billion a year in health costs and lost earnings, a new study estimates.

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.