Gender-based cancer treatments
Males have a 20 percent higher risk of cancer than females and part of the reason might be genetic. A study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and…
Category: Health & Fitness
Thyroid cancer overtreated
In a 40-year period beginning in 1975, diagnoses for thyroid cancer tripled, yet the number of people dying of thyroid cancer remained steady. According…
Risk factors for developing diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition where the body becomes ineffective at removing sugar (glucose) from the blood stream. About 95 percent cases of diabetes…
Managing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes
Changes in lifestyle can help manage type 2 diabetes, while lifting overall health and energy. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition; the body…
Progress against heart disease stalls; death rate rises
After decades of dramatic progress, the death rate for heart disease has begun to show a slight increase. The death rate for heart disease has been…
How to take care of yourself after a heart attack
The American Heart Association (2016) recommends these five steps to give yourself the best chance at recovery from a heart attack. Take any prescribed…
What to expect after your loved one has a heart attack
Heart attacks don’t just take a physical toll, they also leave emotional wounds in both the survivor and the family. It may require time for the whole…
High-fat equals low fat?
The more fat in a child’s milk, the lower the child’s body mass and the higher the vitamin D levels. So say researchers at the University of Toronto whose…
New 3D-printing could reduce diabetic foot problems
A new insole created through 3D printing could reduce foot injuries and problems for people with diabetic neuropathy. A German company, LAUF, is creating…
Views on safety of painkiller Tramadol are changing
As the opioid addiction issue becomes more prominent, it appears that medical professionals are changing their opinions on how addictive certain…