Experimental Phone App Works With Insulin Pumps To Control Diabetes
An artificial pancreas system that uses a smart phone app coupled with a glucose sensor and an insulin pump has shown promise in a preliminary trial in people w
Cancer Diagnosis Tied To Increased Risk Of Diabetes
(Reuters Health) - People who get diagnosed with cancer may be more likely to develop diabetes, a Korean study suggests. The study included 524,089 men and wome
Concussions Tied To Menstrual Problems In Young Women - Study
Young women who suffer a concussion may be at increased risk of menstrual irregularities, at least for a few months, suggests a new U.S. study. Researchers fou
Resistance Exercise May Help Stave Off Heart, Diabetes Risks
Middle aged adults who do even a small amount of regular strength training exercise may be lowering their risk of so-called metabolic syndrome - itself a risk f
'Brain Training' App Improves Memory In People With Cognitive Decline
A brain training computer game developed by British neuroscientists has been shown to improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia and
Good Heart Health Extends The ‘Golden Years’
A new research suggests that people with better heart health during young adulthood and middle age end up living longer and spending fewer years afterwards in l
Some Brain Cancer Patients Have Radiation Options - Study
A new study has found that, for some brain cancer patients, pinpoint radiation of tumors, known as stereotactic radiosurgery, appears to do less damage to menta
Infections, Not Clumsiness, Cause Many Falls
A new study has suggested that people arriving at the emergency room for a fall may be there due to an underlying infection rather than clumsiness. Infection-re
Excess Weight Helps Women With Heart Failure, Hurts Men - Study
Overweight and mildly obese women with heart failure may live significantly longer than similarly heavy men with the progressive disease, a new study suggests.
Is Facebook Messing With Your Self-Esteem? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
A new study, out this week, looked at young women's use of Facebook and their risk for risky dieting. Turns out, it may have less to do with how much…
Sitting Too Long May Be Hazardous To Your Health, Standing Helps - Scientists
Sitting too long may be hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly, Australian researchers say. According to a new study, sitting appears to be li
Nigerian Drug Accredited As Cancer Remedy
There appears to be impending breakthrough in the fight against cancer, an incurable ailment that is currently ravaging the whole world. A product by a Nige
Could Smartphones Lower Intelligence?
A study suggests that being too reliant on a smartphone could make lazy thinkers even less inclined to use their brain. "They may look up information that
What Snake Caused That Bite? New DNA Test Might Tell
DNA tests can reliably identify the type of snake that has bitten a person and could save the lives of several people in countries with deadly venomous snakes,
Mothers, Your First Words Matter Most To Your Babies - Study
Infants are exposed to more speech from mothers during their first year of life, which may be why they often pay more attention to mom, new research suggests.
Irregular Heartbeat Doubles Risk For 'Silent Strokes', Review Suggests
Atrial fibrillation, a common condition where the heart beats abnormally, may more than double the risk of "silent" strokes, a new review suggests. Si
Eczema Tied To Bone Fracture Risk In Study
The skin condition eczema may increase slightly the risk of broken bones and injured joints, a new study reports. In a study of 34,500 adults, researchers found
Milk Could Be Bad For Your Health?
Drinking lots of milk could be bad for your health, a new study reports. Previous research has shown that the calcium in milk can help strengthen bones and prev
Sleep Woes Common Among Troubled Young Children, Study Says
Sleep difficulties, particularly problems falling asleep, are common among toddlers and preschoolers with mental health issues, according to a new study. "
Women Less Likely To Get Kidney Dialysis Than Men, Study Finds
New research finds that women aren't treated with dialysis as often as men when they have end-stage kidney disease, and the gap seems to have little to do with