Diabetes and foot problems: What you need to know
Foot problems are common in people with diabetes.
You might be afraid you’ll lose a toe, foot, or leg to diabetes, or know someone who...
COVID-19 pandemic prompted exodus from New York City, gains upstate
New York City’s population plunged by nearly 4% – more than 336,000 people – during the pandemic’s first year as residents migrated to less...
Periodontal (gum) disease- Symptoms, prevention, treatment
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits...
Pain in people with cancer: What to know
Cancer itself and the side effects of cancer treatment can sometimes cause pain.
Pain is not something that you have to “put up with.” Controlling...
Here we go again: The BA.2 version of omicron
At this point in the pandemic, the public is understandably skittish about any news threatening to thwart our progress toward normalcy.
Just as we learned...
Best statins to reduce heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Manchester found three commonly prescribed statins are best placed to lower all the "bad" types of cholesterol...
What are marijuana’s effects on lung health?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause...
Best protein source for your kidney health
A study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found soy protein is the best for kidney function.
The study is published in Clinical Biochemistry...
Aspirin may reduce death risk in these COVID-19 patients
A new study from George Washington University found that hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 who were given aspirin early on in their treatment had...
4 tips for people living with Lewy Body Dementia
Coping with a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and all that follows can be challenging.
Getting support from family, friends, and professionals is critical...