Type 2 diabetes: Why experts say diagnosis threshold should be lowered for women under 50
It may be prudent to lower the threshold for diagnosing type 2 diabetes for women under 50, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
In 22 U.S. states, more than a third of adults are now obese
Obesity is on the rise across the United States. In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
When To Worry About Chest Pain
Sounding the alarm over a body ache isn’t what you generally do … but this is a pain in your chest. A terrifying two-word combo — heart attack — immediately starts creeping into your thoughts.
Study shows reduced risk of hematological cancer after bariatric surgery
Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of hematological cancer.
Most Common Health Issues for Men
Nobody lives forever, guys. That’s a fact. The human body may be an amazing bit of engineering, but all those parts that keep you moving and grooving across this planet eventually wear out.
Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study
More children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in PLOS ONE.
Pancreatitis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment
Pancreatitis is a distressing ailment that occurs when the pancreas, a crucial organ that helps to digest food and control blood sugar levels, becomes swollen and irritated. This article will explore what pancreatitis is, both acute and chronic.
Heart attack patients should take aspirin to avoid new heart attack, stroke
Researchers say people who had a previous cardiovascular event should take a baby aspirin every day after discussing it with their doctor. They say the small risk from taking baby aspirin is outweighed by the benefits it provides in such cases.