Late Diabetes Development Could Lead Memory Problems
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say people who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age are twice as likely to have brain cell loss and memory problems when they’re older.
Medical Breakthroughs
Researchers Discover Dark Chocolate’s Health Benefit
You’ve probably heard that dark chocolate is good for you, but now scientists say they can pinpoint why.
New Drug Slows Multiple Sclerosis
An inexpensive, cholesterol-lowering drug may help slow the progression of multiple sclerosis according to a new study in “The Lancet.”
Fried Foods More Fattening for Some People
Fried foods can be twice as unhealthy for people who are genetically predisposed to obesity, according to Harvard researchers.
Research Questions Saturated Fat Restriction
New research is questioning current dietary guidelines that call for restricting saturated fat in order to prevent heart disease.
TV Time Monitoring Leads to Lower BMI
Mothers who monitor how much time their children spend watching TV and playing video games seem to have kids with lower body mass indexes.
Americans Spending Fortune on Brain Scans
A new study finds headache sufferers undergo about one billion dollars worth of brain scans each year, even though most of those tests are unnecessary.
Parents Exposing Children to Obesity
New research finds most low-income parents, regardless of race or ethnicity, expose their infants to food and behaviors that can lead to obesity.
Colon Cancer Cases Dropping
Colon cancer cases among older Americans have dropped 30 percent in the last 10 years because more people are getting colonoscopies.
“3rd-Hand Smoke” Poses Health Threat
Cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture could cause DNA damage and potentially cancer according to new research.
