High Blood Sugar Elevates Breast Cancer Risks
Higher blood sugar levels that reflect prediabetes or undiagnosed diabetes lead to poorer outcomes in patients with breast cancer, particularly in young women, according to the results of a new study....
View ArticlePhysical Activity Trims Breast Cancer Risk
The risk of breast cancer tends to be lower in women who participate in physical activity. Several studies presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago...
View ArticleAsthma Pops Up After Step Down
Many patients with asthma experience exacerbations within 2 years of receiving step down medications, new respiratory disease research shows. Asthma Exacerbations Occur in One-third of Patients • About...
View ArticleCombo Diet-Exercise Programs Trim Diabetes Risk
A combination of diet and physical activity programs offered in the community reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in patients who are at increased risk, according to new federal data. Programs Help...
View ArticleLung Disease Often Missed in Long-term Smokers
As many as 35 million Americans who smoke or who are former smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease or impairment. Long-term Smokers May Have Undiagnosed Lung Disease • Current and former smokers who...
View ArticleOnline Community Optimizes Epilepsy Management
Digital communities and online self-management tools have the potential to improve clinical outcomes among epilepsy patients, according to a new study. Patients with chronic conditions are increasingly...
View ArticleEven “Mid-low-T” Levels Make Men Depressed
Men referred for borderline testosterone levels may have high rates of depression and depressive symptoms that are under-recognized, according to the results of a new study. “In an era where more and...
View ArticleMen Left Out of Weight-Loss Market
Even though men are more likely to be overweight than women, men are not getting the weight-loss services they need. Recent data from Britain is easily applied to the US, and around the world. Using a...
View ArticleMore Research Links Sugary Drinks with Type 2 Diabetes
Despite Coca-Cola’s new effort to shift the blame for obesity away from bad diets, now there’s more evidence that shows continued consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages leads to a greater likelihood...
View ArticleCognitive Decline Accelerates Years After Stroke
Stroke is associated with acute decline in cognitive function as well as a decline in new learning and memory, according to the first study to monitor cognitive function in a longitudinal manner before...
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