Fashion Fad Setting Up Girls for Low Self-Esteem and Eating Disorders
A potentially dangerous new fashion trend may put vulnerable girls at risk for eating disorders, low self esteem, and depression.
Stressful Life Events May Lead to Dementia
Losing a child, divorce, or suffering a serious health problem may increase the risk of developing dementia in women.
Blood Sugar Control Impacts Surgery Healing
There is a higher risk of wound complications for patients who have high blood glucose levels either before or after surgery.
Loving Parents Lead to Healthier Adult Children
There is a significant link between childhood abuse and ill health later in life, but those raised in a loving environment have a lower risk of ill health as adults.
Gum-Chewing Benefits
Chewing gum may help improve concentration and reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Special Diet Helps Diabetes-Related Stomach Problem
Gastroparesis affects over one third of those with diabetes and can cause nausea and poor appetite. But, a special diet can help ease these symptoms.
Exercise Helps Cells Clean Out Unwanted Debris
Exercise acts like a cleaning crew, clearing out waste from cells and the better trained you are, the more “janitors” you will have.
Avoid Scary Halloween Injuries
Tripping from costume malfunction and pumpkin carving mishaps are some of the scary Halloween injuries that can occur.
Intentional Weight Loss Good for Older Adults
Intentional weight loss, when combined with exercise, can help older adults improve body composition and mobility, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy Hot Peppers
Researchers are looking into the potential health benefits of hot peppers in the areas of weight loss, easing pain, digestion, and overall health.
Advanced Kidney Disease and Statins Don’t Always Mix
Many patients who are in the advanced stages of kidney disease are inappropriately prescribed statins to lower their cholesterol.
Lower ‘Bad’ LDL Cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol, especially the “bad” LDL form of cholesterol, is a risk factor for heart disease.
5 Percent of Kids are Severly Obese
Around five percent of children in the United States are classified as severely obese which caries serious health consequences.
Sleep Apnea is Dangerous for Drivers
Untreated sleep apnea can reduce alertness, increase drowsiness, and lead to chronic fatigue which can be deadly for drivers.
Gut Bacteria Can Encourage Obese or Lean Traits
Mice receiving gut bacteria from obese humans gained more weight and fat than mice given gut bacteria from lean humans.
BMI Can Be Misleading
Body Mass Index is one’s weight divided by the square of height, but it may not always be the best indicator of obesity-related health risks.
Catching Ovarian Cancer Early is Key
There is no screening for early detection of ovarian cancer, but there are tests for high risk women and for those who may have symptoms.
When A Broken Bone Signals Osteoporosis
Sometimes a broken bone is just that, but other times it can be a warning sign of osteoporosis