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Vietnam veterans' bond forged again with kidney donation

November 11, 2015

Vietnam veterans' bond forged again with kidney donation

Serving together in Vietnam, John Middaugh and Henry "Bill" Warner forged an Army-brothers bond they knew was profound and lasting.

Insulin pumps give kids better control of type 1 diabetes

November 10, 2015

Insulin pumps give kids better control of type 1 diabetes

As insulin pump use has increased, so has blood sugar control for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes, according to data from Europe and the U.S.

Feast after famine linked to diabetes boom in China

November 6, 2015

Feast after famine linked to diabetes boom in China

Rising diabetes rates among middle-aged and elderly adults in China may be tied to their exposure to famine early in life followed by a rapid surge in economic development, a recent study suggests.

Rates of immediate breast reconstruction in US vary by age, race

November 5, 2015

Rates of immediate breast reconstruction in US vary by age, race

Younger white women are most likely to get immediate breast reconstruction when they have a mastectomy for breast cancer, while rates are lower for those over age 45 and those who are not white, according to a new study.

Student uses creative ways to attract potential kidney donor

October 30, 2015

Student uses creative ways to attract potential kidney donor

A North Carolina A&T University student has gotten creative in her search for a prospective kidney donor.

Testosterone therapy: Is it right for you?

October 28, 2015

Testosterone therapy: Is it right for you?

If you have been experiencing signs and symptoms you believe are related to low testosterone or aging, use this list to guide you to a solution that is safe and will offer you effective outcomes for your lifelong health.

Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments

October 28, 2015

Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments

Young women may be less aware than men of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and less likely to receive procedures needed after the deadliest type of heart attack, two U.S. studies suggest.

4 thyroid disorder signs you may not notice

October 28, 2015

4 thyroid disorder signs you may not notice

Many people expect weight gain and fatigue as they age, but how do you know when it could be something more serious?

15 weird risk factors for kidney stones

October 28, 2015

15 weird risk factors for kidney stones

Anyone who's ever passed a kidney stone before has probably wondered how something so small (usually, anyway!) can cause so much pain.

Kidney donors have very low risk of developing kidney failure, study shows

October 28, 2015

Kidney donors have very low risk of developing kidney failure, study shows

Donating a kidney may seem like a risky decision, but new research has revealed that the risk of kidney failure post-donation is very low.