Diabetes, Dementia Can Be Deadly Combination
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The risk of death from dangerously low blood sugar is much higher among seniors who have both diabetes and dementia than those with diabetes alone,Read More…
For Pain Relief, Why Not Try Drug-Free Alternatives?
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pain sends more people to the doctor than any other ailment. But if you don’t want relief from a medicine bottle — or when thatRead More…
Common Diabetes Meds May Raise Odds for Amputation
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes who are taking common drugs called diuretics may be at a significantly increased risk of losing a foot or leg,Read More…
Deep Space Travel May Damage GI Tract, Animal Study Shows
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Deep space travel has been shown to harm astronauts’ eyes, muscles, hearts and immune systems. Now, new animal research suggests that venturing beyond Earth’s protectiveRead More…
Three New Genes Linked to Chronic Back Pain
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New research pinpoints three genes responsible for skeletal development that appear to be connected to chronic back pain. The study authors said their findings couldRead More…
Therapeutic Vaccine Shows Promise Against a Range of Cancers
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A personalized vaccine held an aggressive group of cancers in check among more than half of patients who received it in a small, preliminary trial,Read More…
Drinking Enough Water Could Be Key to Avoiding UTIs
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women plagued by recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) may look no farther than their kitchen tap for relief, a new study suggests. Researchers found thatRead More…
'Yo-Yo' Cardio Readings May Signal Heart Risks
MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels fluctuate, you may have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death thanRead More…