High blood sugar linked to cognitive problems

People with high blood sugar may be more likely to develop cognitive problems, according to new research. Scientists at Tel-Aviv University in Israel say that among people with type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar levels can impede thinking. Previous research found a link between diabetes and cognitive decline, with diabetics approximately 1.5 times more likely

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Updated guidelines reiterate importance of PSA testing

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued updated guidelines for early prostate cancer detection which confirms that if used properly, PSA screening saves lives in men at high-risk of developing the disease. According to NCCN, PSA testing works optimally when combined with prompt and high-quality treatment. The update was prompted by recent studies which

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Researchers find that music may relax patients suffering from breathing complications

According to scientists from Drexel University, patients who suffer from breathing complications and receive treatment through mechanical ventilation could benefit from listening to music. The scientists note that this type of therapy may help to relax patients and relieve their stress. The National Institutes of Health reports that individuals who require mechanical ventilation may experience

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Increased Vitamin D Intake May Prevent Endometrial Cancer Among Obese Women

Overweight women with a low vitamin D intake may be more susceptible to endometrial cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. A form of cancer that causes damage to the lining of the uterus, endometrial cancer can develop and spread at a faster rate if a female patient is obese or

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis

While many individuals know the importance of consuming the nutritional supplement vitamin D, some may not realize that having a deficiency of the nutrient may increase their risk for rheumatoid arthritis. According to researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, there is a definitive link between vitamin D and the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Could Stress Shorter One’s Lifespan?

It may be a good idea to take like antioxidant vitamins, which can help relieve stress, as researchers have found that stress may result in a shorter lifespan. According to a study published in the journal Evolutionary Anthropology, scientists used ancient human teeth to discover that stress that was brought on earlier on in their

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