Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Your Psoriasis Questions Answered
Recently, a couple of leading skin experts took questions from WebMD's Psoriasis Community. Here are highlights from the online chat with Colby Evans, MD, and Mary Ruth Buchness, MD.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Millions of Americans Reaping Benefits of Affordable Care Act: Study
Gains seen in how many adults have medical coverage, a doctor and say they are in better health
Expert Panel Recommends Questionnaire to Help Spot Depression
Form could be filled out during visit to family doctor, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
Big Swings in Blood Pressure Could Spell Trouble
Wide fluctuations between doctor visits tied to raised odds of heart disease, early death, study says
New Moms Often Get Poor Advice on Baby Care: Study
Tips from family or media can run counter to expert guidelines on vaccines, breast-feeding
Texters Walk Cautiously to Avoid Collisions
A new study suggests that people walk more cautiously when they text, and they're no more likely to trip over obstacles than those who don't use their mobile phone while walking.
Drug May Ease Passage When Kidney Stone Strikes
Tamsulosin is especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own, study finds
Scientists Suggest New Way to Predict Lung Cancer Risk
They focused on telomere length, discovered association
What's It Really Like to Have ADHD?
Having ADHD can make you feel paranoid. Explore a personal story of one man's experience with adult ADHD.
Taking St. John's Wort for Depression Carries Risks: Study
Herbal remedy isn't regulated, and can have side effects and serious drug interactions
FDA Approves 'Belly Balloon' Device for Weight Loss
Inflated with sterile solution and kept in stomach for no more than 6 months, it makes people feel full
Jealousy Can Drive Some to Problem Drinking, Study Suggests
Researchers say findings could help identify people at risk for alcholism
Doctors Perform First Double Hand Transplant in a Child
Boy, 8, lost limbs because of severe infection
For Women, No Link Between Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis
But one stone increases odds for more, study found
Weight at First Pregnancy Linked to Complications Next Time
Risk remains even for women who get to a healthy size, researchers say
How a Food Writer Deals With Diabetes
WebMD asks a food writer how she deals with a diabetes diagnosis – without derailing her career.
Ask the Expert: What Is Prediabetes?
WebMD has a diabetes expert answer your questions about prediabetes.
A Going-Out Guide for People With Diabetes
Whether you're on a dinner date or spending a night out with friends, WebMD knows that type 2 diabetes doesn't need to intrude like an unwanted guest.
Are Short Workouts Better for You?
Sometimes nibbling is better than gorging. Likewise, experts say divvying up your workouts into exercise "snacks" can be a wise idea. WebMD explains.
Bionic Eye Helps Restore Some Vision in 80-Year-Old
An 80-year-old British man has become the first person to receive a bionic eye transplant to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). WebMD has the details.
Tips for Preventing Kids' Colds and Flu
The top ways of keeping your kids from getting sick are washing hands and getting those flu shots.
Standing All Day at Work? It May Take Toll on Health
Experiencing lower-limb muscle fatigue daily may have long-term consequences, study suggests
Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Linked by Common Risk Factors
Study finds diabetes, smoking and obesity also affect brain areas tied in memory
Outbreak Linked to This in Mexican Cilantro Fields
Outbreak Linked to This in Mexican Cilantro Fields
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The Right Way to Lose Weight When You Have Diabetes
Dial back just a few digits on your bathroom scale, and WebMD says you'll likely get your blood sugar levels in check and feel better overall.
Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes. Now What?
WebMD's crash course for parents dealing with a child's diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.
By the Numbers: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
If you were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you'll need to learn all about blood sugar testing. WebMD Magazine has the details.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Time for a Pantry Makeover?
You can put together healthy meals in minutes when you've got a well-planned pantry and freezer. WebMD Magazine has the details.
The Truth About Stomach Flu
Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.
Hate to Exercise? How to Find Exercise Types You'll Like
Do you hate to exercise? You might not have tried the right type yet. WebMD tells how to find exercise that you'll enjoy and stick with.
Does Facebook Lead Young Women to Dangerous Diets?
Risk is highest for those who use social media site to compare themselves to friends, study finds
Nasal Balloon Can Treat Youngsters for 'Glue Ear'
For kids with a common hearing problem, procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes
High Blood Sugar May Boost Alzheimer's Risk
Insulin resistance can inhibit signaling between brain cells and affect memory, study suggests
Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Fun
Whether you’re heading to a national park, a beach, or hiking the trails near home, these tips from WebMD will help you enjoy the great outdoors and stay safe.
Teens Using E-Cigs More Prone to Take Up Smoking: Study
Experts want greater regulation of these nicotine-containing products
Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Won't Necessarily Help Smokers Stop
Study finds two years of less addicting tobacco didn't increase quit rates
Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
How can you tell the difference between a cold and a sinus infection? And how do you treat them?
Cough Relief: How to Lose a Bad Cough
Cold and flu season brings on hacking coughs that can leave your chest aching. But allergies, asthma, acid reflux, dry air, smoking, and even some medications can also cause chronic cough. Try WebMD's five tips to manage your cough at home.
Protect Your Eyesight When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes can harm one of your most prized assets: your eyesight. But WebMD says vision problems are not inevitable.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Look Great Even When You're Under the Weather
Snuggle up! Getting enough sleep can help your beauty routine when you have a cold.
9 Childhood Illnesses: Get the Facts
WebMD shares facts on 9 childhood illnesses you may not know about: RSV, fifth disease, croup, scarlet fever, impetigo, Kawasaki disease, Reye's syndrome, whooping cough, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Sex, Relationships, and Weight Loss
Does sex change after drastic weight loss? Are couples happier after one partner loses weight? Two women share their stories with WebMD.
Do You Have an Addictive Personality?
WebMD explains what an addictive personality is and whether you might have one.
Daily Value for Added Sugars Coming to Food Labels
Food manufacturers will be required to tell consumers how much sugar is added to their products and show how the amount compares to recommended daily limits, under new changes to nutrition labels proposed by the FDA on Friday.
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