For people living with diabetes, caring for their gums can be just as important as managing blood sugar. Research has shown that there is a two-way relationship between periodontal disease—more commonly known as gum disease—and […]
Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious side effects—such as falls, broken bones, cognitive impairment and dependence—and warnings from leading medical societies against their use.This […]
Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3am and wonder if something’s wrong. It might help to know that this is a […]
In the new study, researchers demonstrated that the human brain falls asleep abruptly, rather than gradually, with a “tipping point” marking the transition from wakefulness into sleep. They were then able to predict the momentary […]
Building on earlier studies showing its benefits for type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed the experimental drug IC7Fc may also help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation.This article was originally […]
Sometimes, in a quiet moment between appointments, Dr. Carson Cruise runs the financial numbers through his head. They make a cold but compelling case: If he dropped all of the Medicaid patients from his small-town […]
Individuals with a genetic profile that puts them at risk of obesity may not necessarily be at risk of having high cholesterol, UTHealth Houston researchers discovered.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with new research from the University of Adelaide revealing healthy lifestyle behaviors seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself.This article […]
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a […]
Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, with pain, daytime napping and certain medications emerging as key contributors.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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