Sunday, October 4, 2015

Can My Dentist Help Me With My Diabetes?

When you have diabetes, it can affect your whole body – even your teeth and gums. A dentist explains the link on WebMD.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/dentist-qa?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Several dozen overdose on bad heroin in Chicago

In Chicago, at least 74 people overdosed on heroin over a period of three days

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/several-dozen-overdose-on-bad-heroin-in-chicago/

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Effectiveness of genetic therapy on breast cancer treatment

A new study shows chemotherapy, a standard treatment for breast cancer, may not be right for all patients

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/effectiveness-of-genetic-therapy-on-breast-cancer-treatment/

Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol-lowering-supplements/art-20050980

Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190

Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/napping/art-20048319

Breast-feeding support: How a partner can help



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/breastfeeding-support/art-20043871

Weight loss: Gain control of emotional eating



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047342

Friday, October 2, 2015

Your height may be a clue to cancer risk

A Swedish study adds to the evidence that taller people face greater cancer risk - but why?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-height-linked-to-an-increased-risk-of-cancer/

Late bedtimes for teens may lead to weight gain

Researchers say getting adolescents to change their sleep habits may have unexpected benefits

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/late-bedtimes-for-teens-could-lead-to-weight-gain-over-time/

Obesity Won't Affect Joint Surgery Safety: Study

Patients prefer getting both from people with

Heavy patients needed fewer blood transfusions, did not have more complications



From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20151002/obesity-wont-affect-joint-surgery-safety-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mom makes emotional plea after baby is stillborn

In a viral Facebook post, a Florida mother shares photos of the last moment she shared with her daughter

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-makes-emotional-plea-to-parents-after-daughter-is-stillborn/

Family with history of rare Alzheimer's gene hopes for a cure

Marty Reiswig could get tested to find out if he will get Alzheimer's but says he is "terrified to know"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-with-history-of-rare-alzheimers-gene-hopes-for-a-cure/

Migrating Birds May Bring Exotic Ticks to U.S.

But, so far, the parasites haven't been able to thrive in northern climates, experts say



From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20151002/migrating-birds-may-bring-exotic-ticks-to-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic - Dr. Albert Hakaim, M.D. - Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P84KCZLKXgQ