September 12, 2016 Avoiding weight gain may cut costs for diabetics Overweight adults with type 2 diabetes who can maintain their current weight may reduce their health care costs in the long term, a recent study suggests.
September 10, 2016 'I have a disease that makes my thyroid go haywire' In the spring of 2013, I was a college sophomore at a university in New York City with a full, busy life: I was doing well in school, working two internships, hunting for my first apartment with my best friends, and six months into a new relationship with a great guy.
September 6, 2016 North Carolina family seeks kidney donor for toddler Hazel Kate Niemitalo is only 16 months old, but she needs an adult organ to have a normal life.
September 6, 2016 Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health When people develop diabetes early in life they may also be more likely to experience heart problems in middle age, a study suggests.
September 1, 2016 Psoriasis may carry clogged-arteries risk similar to that with diabetes People with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries - an indicator of heart disease risk - comparable to that of people with diabetes, according to a new study.
August 30, 2016 History of gallstones may signal higher risk of heart disease People who have had gallstone disease are more likely than others to develop coronary heart disease, according to a large analysis of past studies.
August 29, 2016 Does jet lag make you hungry? When you return home from a long trip across several times zones, it’s normal to feel like you’re dragging through the day.
August 29, 2016 Transgender Missouri inmate latest to push for hormone treatment A transgender inmate is suing the Missouri prison system for refusing to provide hormone therapy as she transitions to a woman, adding her voice to those of prisoners in other states who argue that denying such treatment amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
August 29, 2016 Diabetes linked to memory decline in older adults Older adults with poorly controlled diabetes may struggle with what's known as episodic memory, the ability to recall specific events experienced recently or long ago, a study suggests.
August 26, 2016 Why childhood celiac disease should be checked with lab tests Even though many children with celiac disease can ease symptoms by going on a gluten-free diet, kids should still get blood tests and other exams to confirm whether they actually have the disease, some doctors argue.
