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.