A new study out of the United Kingdom suggests that gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis in the toe, may increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in women. Researchers tracked more than 35,000 gout sufferers and found that women with gout were 71 percent more likely to develop diabetes compared to […]
Could NFL Head Injuries and Off-Field Violence Be Linked?
NFL players have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Ray Rice was suspended after a video surfaced of him punching his fiancé, and local players like Adrian Peterson and Jerome Simpson have had off-field issues of their own. When I write about football players on this blog it has to do […]
The Link Between Obesity and Cancer
In an effort to prevent and treat patients with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology is speaking out against a new threat – Obesity. Calling obesity “a central challenge,” the ASOC is taking a new public stance against obesity. According to a statement by the ASOC, the group plans to: • Increase its efforts to […]
The Importance of a Second Opinion Before Surgery
When you’re tasked with a major life decision like purchasing a home or picking a college to attend, you look around and examine all your options before making a decision. So why don’t we do the same when it comes to surgery? A lot of people seek out a second opinion prior to surgery, but […]
Study Links Long Work Hours To Elevated Diabetes Risk
A new study out of the University of London suggests that individuals who work more than 55 hours a week are at an elevated risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers published their findings after reviewing work data and medical records of more than 220,000 men and women from multiple countries. According to researchers, individuals […]
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