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Getting to the heart of diabetes
We all know that diabetes affects sugar metabolism. But what many people don’t know is that people with diabetes are at a far higher risk of heart disease. Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease. At least 68% of people older than 65 with diabetes will die […]
High-school vaping is up by 78%, and the FDA is taking action
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to limit the sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to youth.[1] The new laws sequester electronic nicotine delivery systems in stores, requiring retailers to keep these products in areas inaccessible to teenagers. Effectively, this bans e-cigarette sales in convenience stores and gas stations, but not in specialty stores.
Breaking down the stigma around diabetes
When was the last time you heard a “diabeetus” joke? The answer is likely all too recent. Type 2 Diabetes is an extremely stigmatized condition — the majority of Type 2 diabetes patients report feeling stigma.[1] The public perceives Type 2 diabetes as a self-inflicted disease, worthy of derision. Unfortunately, some healthcare professionals also feel […]
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: Early screening for lung cancer gains momentum
Every year, over 150,000 people in the United States of America die of lung cancer, making lung cancer by far the leading cause of cancer death.[1] One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is that it often eludes detection until too late to save the patient. 80% of lung cancer patients are only diagnosed […]
Silent but Deadly: The Carcinogen We Love
The news constantly bombards us with headlines announcing yet another thing that may increase cancer risk. From pesticides to cigarettes, burnt toast to nitrates, the list goes on and on. Yet one carcinogen is rarely spoken of, and this carcinogen is far more potent than charred food. The carcinogen in question is alcohol. Research suggests […]
New Research finds emotional eating is learned by children
A new study out of the University College of London concludes that children with unhealthy eating habits are likely to have learned them rather than having inherited them. Home environment, rather than genetic or other heritable biological factors, the study found, is the main determining variable in whether or not children develop emotion-motivated eating behavior. […]
New research shows job stress can lead to heart problems
People have long suspected that stress and anxiety can cause health problems in the long term, particularly heart problems. Now, new research suggests that this is more than just a suspicion. Now, a recent Swedish research program has developed data which indicate overwhelmingly that persons with high-stress jobs are at significantly greater risk of developing […]
New Research shows Eggs can be great for your diet
For years we’ve been on a roller coaster ride over whether or not eggs are good for you, or if they contribute to obesity and heart disease. Anytime a new study was released that claimed one or the other, you could start the clock on the publication of new research that would contradict it. Well, […]
Is BMI a trustworthy measure of health?
New research has emerged which appears to indicate that Body Mass Index, (BMI) may not be a reliable way to measure total body fat. BMI is still a fair indicator of body fat for general purposes. It can be effectively used to indicate whether a person is healthy based on weight and height and it […]