Belief in Self Linked to Good Diabetes Control

Belief in yourself and your own skills may help to improve your diabetes management. Having confidence in self-management skills is linked with improved blood sugar control.

To Stay Healthy as you age, Stay Active!

Psychological distress can make physical tasks harder to perform. Finding a fun, physical activity to stay active with for the rest of your life may be the best way to maintain health and independence.

Stemming the Return of Leukemia

Since the advent of targeted therapies, chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) has become easier to treat. And while the drugs usually put people into remission, the disease can return with full fury.

Substance Abuse Generally Starts Around age 14

Most people who develop drug and alcohol problems began experimenting when they were 14 or 15 years old. However, just because someone experiments at a young age does not mean they will develop lifelong habits of abuse.

Taller, Heavier Ovarian Cancer Risks

Ovarian cancer is one of the most mysterious forms of the disease, because it's usually discovered quite by surprise. So any new understanding about the disease is important to know. An international study provides new clues.

Victoza Proves to Have Higher Efficacy than Januvia

Novo Nordisk announced that the US Food and Drug Administration FDA) has approved to update the product label for Victoza ( liraglutide [ rDNA ] injection). Research data shows superior blood sugar control and weight reduction.

A Guide to Pregnancy Over 35

Over the past decades, more women have been pushing back the decision to start a family until later in life. If you're over 35 when you're ready to get pregnant, what should you know?

A Daily Dose of Aspirin Without Ulcers?

Aspirin is frequently called a "wonder pill," but many long-term users end up with painful stomach ulcers. So what if a pill could deliver the benefits of aspirin without the side effects?

CPR Improves Cardiac Arrest Outcome

When a defibrillator shock fails to restart the heart following cardiac arrest, patients are more likely to survive if they receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions.

Alcohol Hinders Healing After Surgery

Alcohol abuse can negatively affect the stomach lining, which is an immune protector and defender in the body. Take care of your stomach lining and your stomach lining will take care of your body.