Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Heart Disease Study Saves Americans $37.1 Billion
A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
50 People Die Daily From Prescription Painkiller Overdose
A disturbing report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that on average, nearly 50 people die each day in the United States from a prescription drug overdose. In a statement about the CDC findings, Dr. Robert Wah, president of the American Medical Association, said the key to addressing the overdose issue “must include […]
TV Consumption Linked to Increased Death Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that passive sedentary activities are much more likely to lead to an increased risk of early death than active sedentary behaviors. While the idea of an active sedentary behavior may seem oxymoronic, hear us out. Watching television is passive for both your […]
Drinking Alcohol Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
A pint of beer may lower your inhibitions, but it also raises your risk of developing cancer, according to the 2014 World Cancer Report. The report, issued by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), concluded that no amount of alcohol is safe when it comes to cancer risk (although it […]
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