Health Tips: A fast(ing) way to beat diabetes -- and high blood pressure

Usain Bolt holds the record for the fastest sprint at 27.78 mph. And while that might not seem so fast compared to the cheetah (75 mph), it’s fast enough to defeat all …

Dear Dietitian: Pre-Diabetes

Dear Dietitian, My husband was just diagnosed with prediabetes. We were given a sheet of paper with information on this, but it left us with many questions. Does he need a special diet? Will he …

Health Tips: Protein amount, not source, key to increasing your muscle mass

“The Game Changers” is billed as a documentary about meat, protein and strength. The mission: to show folks that for many professional athletes, a vegan or vegetarian diet gives them an …

Dear Dietitian: Glycemin Index

Dear Dietitian, I have had diabetes for fifteen years and have kept it under control. But recently, my blood sugars have been higher, around 200 during the day. My daughter thinks I should try …

Toni Says: Help my mother with long-term care?

Dear Toni: You have written about other options for long term care in the past and have discussed life insurance with living benefits. This confuses me because I thought all life insurance plans …

The pros and cons of being a surrogate

Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.

AI can read an MRI in seconds. Why are the orders still locked in unstructured formats?

eFax reports that AI expedites MRI analysis, but order processes remain manual and cumbersome.

Women veterans may face more than twice the odds of early menopause

Hone Health reports that women veterans are over twice as likely to experience early menopause, linked to PTSD and PFAS exposure, increasing health risks.

Where the human-AI workflow in health care breaks down

CureIS Healthcare reports that the human-AI workflow in healthcare often lacks genuine oversight, risking errors in claim decisions due to inadequate data and accountability.

People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics. This exhausting process is key to treatment.

The Conversation reports that people with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, often suppress tics, an exhausting process crucial for treatment and understanding.

Why some nutrient deficiencies go undetected

Discover C15 reports show that many nutrient deficiencies go undetected due to subtle symptoms and lack of testing.

Millions Of Americans Have Prediabetes; What Older Adults Need To Know

Early screening for diabetes and learning to prevent and manage the condition can help you have a healthier life.

by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, MPH Chief Medical Officer of Signify Health (NAPSI)—During November, Diabetes Awareness Month, and throughout the year, one statistic stands out: Over 115 million U.S. …

The daily habits that have the biggest impact on healthy aging

Fatty15 reports that healthy aging relies on consistent daily habits such as a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and social connections.

Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

America's #1 Cancer Is More Common Than We Thought

(NewsUSA) - New estimates suggest that 4.7 million Americans are diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) annually, while advances in treatment offer patients more choices than ever before.NMSC …

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …

Long Before Tremors, Sleep May Hold Important Clues to Parkinson’s

(BPT) - Key takeawaysSome people physically act out their dreams. They may punch, kick or yell while asleep. This condition is called REM sleep behavior disorder or RBD.RBD may be an early warning …

Tiny fish, big hope: The science bringing rare epilepsy research home

(BPT) - Exciting new research models and at-home clinical trials are shortening the distance between breakthrough science and the families who need it most.For families facing a rare epilepsy …

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

What a post-workout sauna offers and how to do it right

AXE reports that post-workout sauna sessions can aid relaxation and improve circulation, but should complement and not replace exercise and recovery routines.

When exhaustion isn't normal

CPAP.com reports that persistent exhaustion, often dismissed as normal, may signal sleep disorders.

When memory starts to change, what can help someone stay independent longer?

QMedic reports on how families can recognize memory changes in aging loved ones and provide targeted support to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.