FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your chances of dying or having severe complications from COVID-19 are much higher if you’re unvaccinated and have heart problems or heart disease risk factors, researchers warn. In a new study, British investigators analyzed 110 previous COVID-19 studies that included a total ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Overweight kids don’t have it easy, and a new study warns they may also at increased risk for type 1 diabetes later in life. “A critical window exists in childhood to mitigate the influence of adiposity [being severely overweight, or obese] on theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — College football players live longer than those who didn’t play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds. Among former Notre Dame football players, being physically fit was tied to lower deaths from heart disease and diabetes. ButContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating a healthy plant-based diet may help you head off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Healthy plant-based foods include fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee/tea, vegetable oils and legumes. Unhealthy plant-based foods include refined grains, fruit juices, potatoes, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sweets/desserts. “OurContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new therapy corrects low blood sugar in children with a genetic disorder that causes the pancreas to produce too much insulin, researchers say. Congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) is the most common cause of persistent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in infants and children. “ThereContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Correcting low blood sugar in infants reduces their risk of brain development problems later in life, new studies show. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is common in babies, affecting more than 1 in 6. Glucose (sugar) is the main source of energy for theContinue Reading
SUNDAY, April 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could an annual eye exam save your sight if you have diabetes? Most definitely, one vision expert says. “Diabetes is known to alter the health of the blood vessels in the retina and these vascular changes do not cause symptoms in the earlyContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Special needs children often require out-of-network care from specialists, which means more out-of-pocket costs and extra stress for families, a new study finds. “In the U.S., the reality is that the more health care needs you have, especially from specialists, the greater chanceContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your 30s can be a magical time filled with career strides, vacations you can actually afford, love, marriage and even a growing family of your own. It’s likely not the decade where you begin to fret about your risk for developing Alzheimer’s diseaseContinue Reading