Certain statins — the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs — may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was greatest for patients taking atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), the study said.
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Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
May 22, 2013
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) — Fish oil supplements could help reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
The supplements, also known as omega-3 fatty acids, increase levels of a hormone called adiponectin that’s linked to insulin sensitivity, Harvard researchers found. Higher levels of this hormone in the bloodstream have also been [...]
The Surprising Reason Depression Is Particularly Bad for Diabetics
May 21, 2013
Depression can affect almost every aspect of life, but some of the changes brought about by the disorder can be downright dangerous for those with diabetes. New research has found that people with diabetes who are depressed have more than a 40 percent higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episode that lands them in the hospital compared to people with diabetes who aren’t depressed.
Metformin Won’t Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
May 14, 2013
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — Despite prior research suggesting that the widely used diabetes drug metformin might help cancer patients, a new study finds it does not boost survival for older breast cancer patients with diabetes.
Previous research has found that metformin was associated with an up to 30 percent reduction in new cancers in [...]
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle is Good for Brain Too
May 3, 2013
Heart disease risk factors can lead to a decline in brain function in both younger and older adults, Dutch researchers report. The new study included nearly 3,800 people, aged 35 to 82, who were checked for heart disease risk factors such as smoking, diabetes and high levels of “bad” cholesterol, and given tests to assess their memory and mental skills such as the ability to plan and reason and to begin and switch tasks.
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
May 1, 2013
By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — As states prepare to expand Medicaid in 2014, a new study provides insight into how that health insurance coverage might affect low-income adults and what it means for access to care and the cost of care.
The study found that having Medicaid — the U.S. public [...]
How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
May 1, 2013
Gastric bypass — a widely used weight-loss procedure — appears to change the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, which could explain how the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study. The findings could lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. Untreated, diabetes can lead to heart disease, blindness, amputations and kidney disease.
Companies to Donate Prosthetic Legs to Boston Bombing Victims in Need
April 30, 2013
By Brenda GoodmanHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) — A coalition of manufacturers has pledged to provide new prosthetic legs for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings if their health insurance won’t cover the full cost of the devices.
Prosthetic limbs are prescribed by doctors and have to be fitted to suit an amputee’s activity level [...]
Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
April 29, 2013
MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Researchers tracked the health of 6,500 Danish men from age 22 [...]
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
April 26, 2013
FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) — Being overweight and drinking too much alcohol can cause severe harm to the liver, two new studies warn.
One study found that overweight and obese women who were heavy drinkers had a significantly increased risk of developing and dying from chronic liver disease. The other study found an increased risk [...]
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