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Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

January 13, 2016

Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if they also take medication to address their mental health symptoms, a U.S. study suggests.

Heartburn pills linked to increased risk of kidney disease

January 11, 2016

Heartburn pills linked to increased risk of kidney disease

People who take popular heartburn pills known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease than individuals who don't use these drugs, a study suggests.

Exercise prescriptions important for Type 2 diabetes

January 11, 2016

Exercise prescriptions important for Type 2 diabetes

Patients with Type 2 diabetes should be given exercise "prescriptions" that specify the type, duration, intensity and frequency of workouts, adapted to the individual, according to a new review.

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems

January 8, 2016

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems

Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may see some improvement on tests of thinking skills, according to a new study.

Oral contraceptive use early in pregnancy not tied to defects

January 8, 2016

Oral contraceptive use early in pregnancy not tied to defects

Women who accidentally keep taking oral contraceptives after becoming pregnant shouldn't worry about birth defects, a new study suggests.

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

January 5, 2016

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.

Men with heart disease don't know risks for erectile dysfunction

January 4, 2016

Men with heart disease don't know risks for erectile dysfunction

Few men with heart disease know the condition is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction or understand all of the things they can do to make sexual difficulties less likely, a Polish study suggests.

More US women using unapproved menopause hormones

December 31, 2015

More US women using unapproved menopause hormones

A growing number of U.S. women are filling prescriptions for unregulated hormones to ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, a recent study suggests.

Should frail or demented patients have defibrillators implanted?

December 30, 2015

Should frail or demented patients have defibrillators implanted?

Frailty and brain health should be taken into account when determining whether patients should have a defibrillator implanted in their chest, suggests a new study.

Slightly elevated blood sugar linked to kidney damage risk

December 29, 2015

Slightly elevated blood sugar linked to kidney damage risk

People whose blood sugar levels are in the borderline range - higher than normal, but not yet diabetic - might still have an increased risk of kidney problems, a Norwegian study suggests.