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Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is common and often not recognized as distinct from Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
New research examines the effects of egg-rich diets on patients with type 2 diabetes.
This article discusses the goals of substance use disorder intervention, including building a relationship with patients, identifying the substance being used, and employing patient-centered methods to help patients achieve better health and, potentially, sobriety.
In a recent study, researchers sought to explore the effects of diet on depression symptoms in young adults.
A recent review examined the potential benefits of exercise as an under-prescribed option for the treatment of several chronic conditions.
<p>The amount of time children spend playing video games is linked to small differences in their mental and social health, according to a new study.</p>
In a special session, Clinton announced the launch of the AAP's updated early literacy toolkit for pediatricians and parents, and described the Clinton Foundation's Too Small to Fail program.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The gut microbiome is more metabolically active in athletes than in sedentary people, researchers report.
A new study investigated the association between omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the development of type 2 diabetes.
By Reuters StaffNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thermal vapor ablation for lung volume reduction in emphysema improves lung function and quality of life, 12-month results from the STEP-UP study confirm.
<p>A<span>fter adolescents have gastric bypass surgery, their bone density decreases, but after 2 years it returns to within normal range, new research suggests.</span></p>
Autoantibodies may show up years before symptoms do in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome, according to a research letter published in the November 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The body metabolizes glucose from foods with more slowly digestible starch (SDS) more slowly and steadily than from foods with less SDS, new findings show.
Stem cells have long held the promise of treating incurable diseases. Now, a group of researchers tested these cells' ability to improve kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Joan is a 46-year-old woman who is worried about developing diabetes. She tells you that she drinks 1 to 2 sodas per day but recently has switched to diet soda, hoping that will lower her risk.
By Kate Kelland(Reuters) - A quarter of all Russian men die before they reach their mid-fifties and their passion for alcohol - particularly vodka - is largely to blame, according to research published on Friday.