14Oct/18

Diabetes Can Make Weight-Loss Harder. Here's Help

October 14, 2018NewsDiabetes Information/Diabetes Drug News, HealthDayRob Stainback

SUNDAY, Oct. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Because of the medications they take, losing weight can be difficult for people with diabetes. Diabetes medications are a major roadblock to weight loss, accordingRead More…

12Oct/18

Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity

October 12, 2018NewsHealthDay, Respiratory And Allergy Information/Asthma NewsRob Stainback

FRIDAY, Oct. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with asthma are at increased risk for childhood obesity, a new study suggests. Obesity is widely regarded as a risk factor for asthma, butRead More…

12Oct/18

Bug Behind Stomach Cancer Also Linked to Colon Cancer

October 12, 2018NewsHealthDay, Infectious Disease Information/bacteriaRob Stainback

FRIDAY, Oct. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The same type of bacteria that causes stomach cancer may also increase colon cancer risk, especially in black Americans, a new study finds. Researchers analyzedRead More…

12Oct/18

AHA: A Child's Eyes May Be a Window Into Later Heart Disease Risk

October 12, 2018NewsEye Care Information/Eye and Vision Problem News, HealthDayRob Stainback

FRIDAY, Oct. 12, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Having optimal cardiovascular health as a child could predict the health of tiny blood vessels in the eye in adulthood — a finding thatRead More…

12Oct/18

Vaccines Are Critical If You Have Diabetes

October 12, 2018NewsDiabetes Information/Diabetes Management News, HealthDayRob Stainback

FRIDAY, Oct. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you have diabetes, you need all recommended vaccinations, the American Association of Diabetes Educators says. Diabetes reduces the immune system’s ability to fight certainRead More…

11Oct/18

Does Breastfeeding Hormone Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes?

October 11, 2018NewsHealthDay, Women's Health Information/Breast-Feeding NewsRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The hormone prolactin — most commonly associated with breastfeeding — may play a role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new studyRead More…

11Oct/18

Diabetes Drug Might Help Shield the Heart From Smog's Ill Effects

October 11, 2018NewsGeneral Health Information/animal research, HealthDayRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The diabetes drug metformin may offer protection from heart attacks caused by smog, preliminary research suggests. Working with human lung tissue and mice, Northwestern UniversityRead More…

11Oct/18

Genes, Not Diet, May Be Key to Gout Flare-Ups

October 11, 2018NewsBone And Joint Information/Gout News, HealthDayRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Although many people suffering from painful gout flare-ups point to diet as the culprit, new research suggests DNA plays a much bigger role. The findingsRead More…

11Oct/18

Flooding a Major Health Danger as Michael's Fury Continues

October 11, 2018NewsGeneral Health Information/Emergencies and First Aid News, HealthDayRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Images of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle are gripping the nation. And with massive rainfall and 13-foot storm surges, floodingRead More…

11Oct/18

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Flu Hospitalization

October 11, 2018NewsHealthDay, Infectious Disease Information/Flu NewsRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The flu shot reduces a pregnant woman’s risk of hospitalization for flu by 40 percent, new research shows. “Expecting mothers face a number of threatsRead More…

11Oct/18

Could Same-Sex Couples Have Babies With Shared DNA? Study Hints It's Possible

October 11, 2018NewsHealthDay, Pregnancy Information/Pregnancy NewsRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Lesbian and gay couples might one day be able to produce offspring that share genetic traits from both parents, a study in mice has determined.Read More…

11Oct/18

Obesity Doubles Odds for Colon Cancer in Younger Women

October 11, 2018NewsCancer Information/Colon Cancer News, HealthDayRob Stainback

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — While rates of colon cancer have declined among people 50 and older, they’re on the rise for younger Americans. Now, new research suggests widening waistlinesRead More…