WIC Gets a Healthy Makeover
The federally funded Women Infants and Children program (WIC) is getting a healthy makeover, replacing some old advice and standard food items.
Lift Weight to Lose Weight
Increasing one’s muscle mass through resistance or weight training can help you boost your metabolism and transform your body.
Parents Confused on How to Fix Child Obesity
New research shows parents are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to prevent their children from becoming overweight or obese.
Diet Can Get Some Diabetics Off Meds
Many with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes can reduce or eliminate the need for medicine by making the right diet and lifestyle choices.
Diabetes-Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk
Know the signs of diabetes and take steps to help reduce your risk such as getting regular exercise and managing your weight.
Studying The Health Secrets of 90+ Year Olds
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers are focused on the health and lifestyle issues of Americans over the age of 90.
Lung Cancer Screening Encouraged for Those at High Risk
A new online assessment tool is available to help people decide if they are considered ‘high risk’ and would benefit from a CT screening for lung cancer.
Kids with Asthma More Likely Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Children exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to suffer from asthma and are at an increased risk of other lung health problems.
Where Primal Fear Originates
Like to be scared? That feeling comes from our primeval “fight or flight” response to a threat, such as being chased by a man-eating animal.
New Testing Method for Vitamin Deficiencies
Blood proteins can be used to estimate levels of essential vitamins and minerals in just one test, rather than multiple individual tests.
Vitamin D – Diabetes Prevention Study
This will be the first large scale clinical trial to investigate if supplemental vitamin D can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in those who are at high risk for the disease.
Many Docs Continue to Order Prostate Test in Oldest Patients
Many doctors continue to order PSA tests in their oldest patients even though it is not recommended for those over age 75.