With diabetes, a simple cut or scrape can turn into a serious infection. Here’s what you need to know about wound care and foot care if you have diabetes.
Continue reading …There are about 200 cold viruses, which is why Americans get, on average, three to four colds a year. But you can protect yourself with these tips from cold experts.
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A new predictive model may give dieters a better idea of the weight they can expect to lose over time.
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Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if current trends continue, a new report shows.
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`Apple chief Steve Job’s appears to be suffering a recurrence of his islet cell neuroendocrine cancer. WebMD answers frequently asked questions about this uncommon form of pancreatic cancer.
Continue reading …More teens are getting their recommended vaccines than ever before, but there is still room for improvement.
Continue reading …If you’ve heard that hospitals aren’t as great at treating strokes on weekends as they are on weekdays, reconsider. A new study shows that the so-called “weekend effect” doesn’t apply everywhere.
Continue reading …Mutations in a single gene MED12 occur in some 70% of uterine fibroids, Finnish researchers find.
Continue reading …Find out how to avoid the contagious viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis – and how to treat the stomach flu if you already have it.
Continue reading …Although fears about vaccine safety are common, the new study from the nonprofit Institute of Medicine finds that vaccines cause few health problems.
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