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Agressive management of type 2 diabetes can extend survival

September 10, 2016 Intensive management of type 2 diabetes can make a difference in how long and how well you live, even if you don't start until middle age, researchers report.

New sensor can quickly and cost-effectively detect deadly E.coli

September 9, 2016 Scientists have built a new sensor that can detect the potentially deadly E.coli bacteria in 15-20 minutes, much faster than traditional lab tests.

Different strokes have diverse risk profiles in overweight women

September 9, 2016 According to new research, women who are overweight or obese may have an increased risk of the most common kind of stroke, called ischemic stroke, but a decreased risk of a more often deadly stroke, called hemorrhagic stroke.

Steroid treatment for infertility problems may do more harm than good

September 8, 2016 Researchers at the University of Adelaide are urging doctors and patients to refrain from using a specific steroid treatment to treat infertility in women unless clinically indicated, because of its links to miscarriage, preterm birth and birth defects.

Common mosquito cannot transmit Zika virus

September 8, 2016 Brazilian scientists have denied that the common mosquito known as Culex can transmit the Zika virus, saying that the Aedes aegypti mosquito is known to be a main vector of the disease.

Doctors spend one hour with patients, two with papers

September 7, 2016 The large amount of time spent on electronic health records and other clerical duties may contribute to doctor burnout.

Smokeless tobacco may contain potentially harmful bacteria

September 7, 2016 There's a new concern about smokeless tobacco - those products can harbor several species of potentially harmful bacteria, researchers warn.

More U.S. adults using marijuana than ever

September 6, 2016 As perceptions of marijuana change, more American adults are using pot than ever before, and they're using it more often, a new study finds.

Chickenpox cases in U.S. down 85% since 2-dose vaccine started

September 6, 2016 Chickenpox has continued declining in the United States since 2006, when doctors began routinely recommending a second dose of chickenpox (varicella) vaccine.

No one knows why cost of dying is higher for African Americans and Hispanics

September 5, 2016 Dying in America is an expensive process, with about one in four Medicare dollars going to care for people in their last year of life.

New way to keep your portion sizes in check with your fingers

September 5, 2016 Knowing exactly how much we are really eating can be difficult unless we have scales at the ready when we are out and about.

FDA removes 'more harm than good' antibacterial soaps from market

September 5, 2016 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered that antibacterial soaps that contain certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed.