Diabetes
Metformin Won’t Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients
May 14, 2013read on->CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say
May 14, 2013read on->Money Motivates Weight Loss — One Step at a Time
Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds
May 8, 2013read on->‘What’s Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain’
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says
May 2, 2013read on->Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment
May 1, 2013read on->How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
Key hormones, amino acids altered during digestion, study finds
April 30, 2013read on->Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
Experimental robotic technology may someday help people with amputations as well, experts hope
April 30, 2013read on->Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age
April 30, 2013read on->Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease
April 27, 2013read on->Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice
But it’s too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say
April 25, 2013read on->12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption
April 25, 2013read on->Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
But nearly half of patients aren’t meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol
April 24, 2013read on->Living in ‘Stroke Belt’ as Teen May Raise Future Risk
Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived
April 24, 2013read on->U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say
April 24, 2013read on->Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Medical groups lower threshold for body-fat levels in new recommendations
April 16, 2013read on->Non-Amputees Can Experience the Illusion of a ‘Phantom’ Limb
The brain can accept an invisible hand as part of the body, study shows
April 11, 2013read on->Could Coffee Bean Extract Help Control Blood Sugar?
Small study suggests supplement might help, but diabetes expert is skeptical
April 9, 2013read on->Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk
Researchers suggest selecting seafood known to have lower levels of the metal
April 8, 2013read on->Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study
Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say
April 4, 2013read on->Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes
Experts find an association, but aren’t recommending supplementation
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