November 27, 2015 For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study.
November 27, 2015 Healthy diets may not be one-size-fits-all When two people follow the same weight-loss diet to the letter, but one fails to lose weight, the problem might be their bodies' different responses to the same foods, a recent Israeli study suggests.
November 24, 2015 Docs, and patients, should remember to use generics Prescribing generic medicines instead of brand name drugs whenever possible cuts costs, improves patient adherence and improves health outcomes, according to a new recommendation from the American College of Physicians.
November 20, 2015 Depression linked to erectile dysfunction in sleep apnea patients Depression and low quality of life may contribute to erectile dysfunction in men with sleep apnea, a Korean study suggests.
November 19, 2015 One in two healthy adults will develop pre-diabetic high blood sugar Almost half of 45-year-olds will develop so-called prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar level that often precedes diabetes, according to a large study from The Netherlands using population estimates.
November 17, 2015 Moderate coffee drinking may be tied to lower risk of death People who drink coffee daily, even up to four cups per day, are less likely to die from heart disease, neurological disease, type 2 diabetes or suicide than others, according to a new study.
November 16, 2015 Stomach bypass surgery shows dramatic long-term improvement in obese teens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving stomach bypass surgery to severely obese teens cuts their weight by an average of 27 percent while often eliminating high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, abnormal kidney function and diabetes, according to doctors behind a large study that followed the adolescents for three years.
November 13, 2015 Older adults with diabetes may get exercise from video games Middle aged and older people with type 2 diabetes may be able to meet activity guidelines by playing games on the Wii Fit Plus system, according to a small Swiss study.
November 12, 2015 Soy might benefit women with pregnancy diabetes Consuming soy protein during pregnancy may help women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar and cholesterol levels, according to a small study.
November 12, 2015 Women panic less when abnormal breast cells are not called cancer Women may be less likely to panic or pursue aggressive treatment for a common, non-invasive breast tumor if doctors don't use the word "cancer" to describe the abnormal cells, an Australian study suggests.
