Health News Archives

Patients’ Photos Help Boost Radiologists’ Accuracy
Seeing a face helps create empathy and improves attention to the scan, study shows

24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007
57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says

’Standard’ Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children
Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes

More Vitamin D in Childhood Cuts Later Diabetes Risk
Supplements and sunlight influence development of some autoimmune disorders, study says

Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics
31 employers in 10 cities waive co-pays if diabetic is "coached" by pharmacist

Minorities, Poor Have Tougher Time Monitoring Diabetes
Study found those who used insulin fared worse than white counterparts

Adult Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Predicted in Childhood
Data covering 34 years shows parental history, overweight are markers for adult disease

Adults With Diabetes Doing Better Prevention Job
U.S. studies show they're keeping good track of daily blood sugar levels, while avoiding heart disease

CT Heart Scans Raise Cancer Risk
Study suggests the tests be carefully matched to patients' need, risk

Studies Uncover Genes Boosting Type 2 Diabetes Risk
But it's not an excuse not to eat right and exercise, expert says