A new technology dubbed the “bionic pancreas” may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found. Among adults and children with type 1 diabetes, those who used the bionic pancreas for three months saw their average blood sugar levels decline — without an… read on > read on >
Regular home monitoring can help with blood pressure control, but only half of people who have hypertension or other related conditions actually do it, a new study found. Of Americans ages 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition affected by high blood pressure, only 48% regularly check their pressure… read on > read on >
Folks having surgery have lots of things to worry about as they go under the knife, but the gender of their surgeon isn’t one of them, a new study finds. There’s no difference in rates of death or complications between male and female surgeons, Japanese data shows. And that’s even though in Japan female surgeons… read on > read on >
Smoking isn’t only costly in terms of health risks, it also cost the U.S. economy $891 billion in 2020. That was almost 10 times the cigarette industry’s $92 billion revenue, according to the authors of a new American Cancer Society study. “Economic losses from cigarette smoking far outweigh any economic benefit from the tobacco industry… read on > read on >
Pregnant women who get COVID-19 and then get vaccinated before giving birth are more likely than other moms to pass protective antibodies to their newborns, new research shows. Babies can’t get their own shots until they’re 6 months of age. For this study, a team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), studied both… read on > read on >
As Florida and nearby states brace for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, residents in the storm’s path should also think about the hazards they may face in its aftermath. If high winds take out your electricity, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers tips for staying safe. First, be cautious about using a… read on > read on >
Salmon can’t be labeled a “healthy” food under existing federal regulations, because it contains high levels of fat. But sweetened cereals can bear the “healthy” label on their packaging if they tick specific boxes related to individual nutrients — even though they might be loaded with added sugars. These contradictions fly in the face of… read on > read on >
Former TV newswoman and TODAY show anchor Katie Couric has breast cancer. Couric shared that information Wednesday on Instagram, while also releasing an essay about the experience on her media website. “Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States,” Couric wrote on Instagram. “On June 21st, I became one… read on > read on >
How long can someone newly diagnosed with dementia expect to live? It’s a tough question but definitely one that many family members and friends grapple with after a loved one is diagnosed with dementia and begins to decline. Now, a new statistical model may help answer this question and aid in financial planning and decisions… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an “elixir of youth and health.” Centuries later, research offers evidence about the benefits of olive oil in our daily diets. Consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day… read on > read on >
