March 12, 2020 by Staff News Team
Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?...
That extra hour of sleep this weekend won’t do you much good...
Get Into Better Shape With (a Little)...
Researchers found that a small dose of dark chocolate every day (1.4 ounces, or about a square and a half, depending on the brand) improved...
April 14, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: 300% Hike in Diabetes Worldwide, U.N....
In 2014, 8.5 percent of adults (422 million) in the world had diabetes, up from 4.7 percent or 108 million in 1980, said the report.
April 8, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Global Obesity Rate Has Soared, Study...
Currently, more than one in eight adults are now obese globally-- a ratio that has more than doubled since 1975 and could surge to one...
April 1, 2016 / 2 min read
WATCH NOW: Knee-Repair Surgery Helps Tennis Players...
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. For people who play certain sports, like tennis and football that involve...
April 1, 2016 / 2 min read
Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment Breakthroughs Improving Lives
Just 10 years ago, the daily routine for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often included painful injections to treat debilitating symptoms, from vision and speech...
March 30, 2016 / 3 min read
Tennis Fans: Wear Sunscreen to Protect Skin
Thousands of tennis fans soak up bright sunshine and match play at the Miami Open this week, it's likely many of them are getting too...
March 27, 2016 / 3 min read
Tuberculosis: Why Is TB Still a Threat?
The disease remains a serious threat for some, especially for people living with AIDS or those who are HIV-positive, and for people with weakened immune...
March 24, 2016 / 3 min read
Diabetes: Find Out If You’re At Risk
On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages everyone to take less than five minutes and answer seven questions online.
March 22, 2016 / 2 min read
March Madness: 5 Tips for Basketball Safety
It’s March Madness and the court is calling you. However, be warned -- a pickup game can cost you more than your pride.
March 21, 2016 / 3 min read
Landmark Study Clarifies Stroke Prevention Options
Stenting and surgery for narrow carotid arteries, both minimally invasive procedures, are equally effective, the 10-year study has concluded.
March 15, 2016 / 2 min read
