Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Language Problems in Women
Insulin resistance, a key component of type 2 diabetes, may contribute to language problems in women that can potentially signal early dementia, new research suggests.
1 in 4 Senior Women in U.S. Has Osteoporosis: CDC
The weakening bones of osteoporosis greatly raise a person’s odds for dangerous fractures, and a new report finds that one-quarter of all American women aged 65 or older suffer from the condition.
FDA Issues New Warning On Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening an existing label warning that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of having heart attack or stroke.
Screen Teens With Depression for Heart Disease, Experts Say
Teens with major depression or bipolar disorder may face a higher risk for heart disease and they need to be followed closely, new recommendations from the American Heart Association state.
Parents of Kids With Diabetes Need to Plan for School Days
Parents of children with diabetes need to plan how their child’s condition will be managed while at school, experts say.
Social Life in Youth May Impact Health Decades Later
Having good social connections at age 20 can lead to improved well-being later in life, a new study suggests.
What Parents Can Do to Promote Good Dental Health
Parents can take several steps to make sure their kids maintain healthy dental habits when they head back to school, an expert says.
Skipping Breakfast a Bad Idea for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Running out the door without eating breakfast isn’t a good idea for anyone, but new research suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes, skipping the morning meal may wreak havoc on blood sugar levels for the rest of the day.
Active As Teen, Free of Diabetes In Later Life?
High levels of physical activity during the early teen years might reduce the risk of diabetes later in life, a new study suggests.
Poor Thinking Skills in Seniors Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
Older adults scoring poorly in higher-level thinking skills — those used to reason, plan and solve problems — are significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.
Head Injury Tied to Long-Term Attention Issues in Kids
Children who suffer even mild brain injuries may experience momentary lapses in attention long after their accident, new research finds.
Women and Blacks Fare Worse After Heart Attacks: Study
Heart attacks take more years from the expected life spans of women and blacks than from white males, a new study suggests.