An intriguing study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports suggests that car horns or a nearby shout have been linked to an increased risk of knee injury. For their study, researchers hooked 18 men and 18 women in their 20s up to a machine designed to capture leg spasm and […]
Gout May Be Precursor to Diabetes
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 […]
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 […]
CDC Confirms First Case of Ebola in US
A Texas man who traveled to Liberia earlier this month has been diagnosed with Ebola, the first such case in the United States. CDC Director Tom Frieden said the man is “very ill,” but doctors are working diligently to save his life and prevent a national outbreak. “I have no doubt that we will control this […]
Diabetes Rates Finally Leveling Off
Diabetes rates in the United States have finally plateaued, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association made the claim after analyzing diabetes rates since 1980. “There’s been a lot of good news lately in terms of rates […]
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