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An estimated 25 percent of people older than 65 have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar. Insulin plays an important role in the brain, and people with prediabetes…

A novel therapy developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet. The therapy acts through sustained release of nitric oxide, a gaseous signaling chemical whose most important function…

Migraine is associated with an increased risk for burning mouth syndrome (BMS), according to a study published online April 11 in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Dong-Kyu Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Hallym University College of Medicine in Chuncheon, South…

Knee and shoulder pain are common complaints for patients in the primary care office. But identifying the source of the pain can be complicated, and an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management —…

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Many dermatopathologists think atypical nevi, melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma are overdiagnosed, but awareness does not seem to change their behavior, a survey study found. “Overdiagnosis of diseases such as melanoma is a complicated…

If strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as “fitspiration” (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, typically of flexed muscles, inspirational quotes and exercise advice….

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Diabetes UK show how to test feet for diabetic feet sensitivity We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…

Lead concentrations allowed in children’s fruit juice to be slashed to 20% of current levels, FDA says, but consumer watchdogs slam plan as ‘weak’ and not protecting health Food and Drug Administration says permitted lead concentrations in apple juice are…

By introducing cancer-causing mutations into healthy skin cells step-by-step, Broad scientists have created models of skin cancer that can reveal the effects of mutations. Over the last two decades, researchers have discovered thousands of genetic mutations in cancer, but understanding…