Althea Fung
Stroke Risk Triples After Decade for People with Diabetes
The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk of having a stroke, according to a new report from the Cleveland Clinic.
Mars Cuts King-Size Candy Bars
Mars Inc., makers of Snickers and M&Ms, announced Thursday it will phase out the king-size version of its candy bars, the Chicago Tribune reports.
New App Helps Urology Patients Find Bladder Friendly Foods
Concerned what you’re eating may be causing bladder discomfort? There’s an app for that.
Researchers at the Interstitial Cystitis Network released a new iPhone and iPad application that gives patients access to food lists and a food database that they can use while shopping and eating out to deal with overactive bladder.
Fewer Americans Have Employer-Based Health Insurance
Fewer Americans got their health insurance through an employer in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index.
Study: Paternal, Maternal Age Linked to Autism
Older paternal and maternal age is associated with having a child with autism, according to a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
Consuming more than 2,000 calories per day significantly increases the risk of memory loss among people age 70 and older, according to a new report from the American Academy of Neurology.
5 African American Icons Your Kids Can Write Black History Month Projects On
If you are the parent of a school-age child you know the month of February means its time for a Black History Month project. While many students may choose to profile the life of those fallback figures that everyone already knows about, consider teaching your child about these African American pioneers
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5 Surprising Foods High in Sodium
Your body needs sodium to maintain normal blood pressure and function of muscles and nerves. But between salt-laden french fries and meats, Americans are consuming too much sodium, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
Children Attempt Suicide at a Younger Age
Young people who attempt suicide may be doing it at a younger age, according to a recently released study.
Bacon Linked to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Eating two strips of bacon can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.