Friday, December 4, 2015

Another Downside to Diabetes: Tooth Loss

Dental care often overlooked, leading to worse overall health, study suggests

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Slowed Walking in Seniors: Alzheimer's Danger?

Study found higher levels of beta amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Sugar-Free Sodas, Candy Can Still Damage Teeth

But, researchers add that there are easy ways to prevent lasting harm

Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising

Besides improved heart and lung health, study detected growth in cerebral cortex

Dogs May Ease a Child's Fears

Kids with pets in the home were less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without, study found

Celery-Onion Blend Is Cause of E.Coli Outbreak Tied to Costco Chicken Salad: CDC

Agency says samples of the salad ingredient tested positive for the bacteria and product has been recalled

Sleep Apnea Devices Lower Blood Pressure

Researchers find both common treatments, CPAP and MADs, produce modest decreases

Multiple Sclerosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Questions to ask your doctor about multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis: Planning for Your Future

Planning ahead, including for insurance and finances, is key when you have a chronic condition like multiple sclerosis (MS). Get tips to get started from WebMD.

What Isn’t Your Loved One Telling You About MS?

Multiple sclerosis can cause hidden symptoms. Here’s how to help your loved one.

1 in 8 Adults Still Have High Cholesterol: CDC

Many don't meet targets, and expert says even those targets aren't good enough to prevent heart attacks

HIV Prevention Pill May Not Need to Be Taken Daily

Research suggests Truvada still works when taken before and after sex

Possible Weight-Loss Tool: Blocking Stomach Artery

Experimental procedure tested in 4 morbidly obese patients so far

Insurer Offering Life Insurance To People With HIV

The move signals growing recognition of HIV/AIDS’ transformation from a death sentence to a serious but manageable disease.