HEART HEALTH September 29, 2016 Twitter may open door to people's thoughts on heart health Twitter may be a rich vein researchers can mine for data on what people think and say about cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
ENDOCRINE September 29, 2016 FDA approves Medtronic's 'artificial pancreas' for diabetes Medtronic Plc won U.S. approval on Wednesday for an "artificial pancreas" that is the first device to automatically deliver the right dose of insulin to patients with type 1 diabetes, freeing them from continually monitoring insulin levels throughout each day.
BEAUTY AND SKIN September 28, 2016 How tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars Patients who get tattoos to cover facial skin grafts and scars may feel happier with both their appearance and quality of life, a Dutch study suggests.
Incredible Health September 27, 2016 An actual kidney stone solution: Ride a roller coaster Got a kidney stone?
Obesity September 27, 2016 Poor exercise habits may follow teens into adulthood Most American teenagers don't get enough exercise, and they often stick with their sedentary ways as they enter adulthood, a U.S. study suggests.
Pregnancy September 26, 2016 Why morning sickness may be a good thing For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.
Weight Loss September 25, 2016 Why outdated information is to blame for weight gain The conventional dietary wisdom for the past quarter century has been “eat less, move more,” referring to reducing caloric intake and increasing exercise.
Obesity September 23, 2016 People who improve their diets reduce diabetes risk Adopting a healthier diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk over time, while a worsening diet is often accompanied by increased risk, according to a new U.S. study.
Children's Health September 21, 2016 Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they're as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.
MEDICAL RESEARCH September 20, 2016 Wearable device helps reduce low blood sugar episodes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - - A new "flash" blood sugar monitoring system cuts down on episodes of low blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers say.
HEART HEALTH September 20, 2016 Too little sleep, or too much, linked to risk of heart disease Sleep irregularities may be tied to a variety of health problems, such as diabetes and obesity, that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a leading U.S. doctors group says.