Preventive Care
Low-Dose Anticoagulant Alternative Could Prevent Strokes in Dialysis Patients
A warfarin alternative can be maintained at safe levels in the blood, study suggests.
Vaccines During 2009 Swine Flu Epidemic Largely Reduced Illness, Hospitalizations
Vaccinations proven highly efficacious in preventing pandemic influenza.
Vaccinations May Become Needle-Free with Novel Oral Delivery System
Novel pill-sized technology releases stream of vaccine inside the mouth.
NanoBio Awarded Grant for Development of Genital Herpes Vaccine
Vaccine protects both systemically and in mucosal tissues at the port of entry for the virus.
High-Dose Flu Vaccine More Effective in Reducing Postinfluenza Deaths Among Older Adults
The high-dose vaccine was significantly more efficacious in preventing flu-related deaths during a bad flu season.
Gum Disease is an Indicator of Prediabetes
A dental office is a suitable location to screen for early diabetes.
“Apple-Shaped†Body Type May Increase Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk
Genetic variants linked to abdominal adiposity increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Love Your Heart This Valentine's Day
MinuteClinic offers free heart screenings this holiday at more than 1100 locations.
Could Black Tea Help Prevent Diabetes?
Black tea may serve as a promising antidiabetic agent for glycemic control.
2017 Immunization Schedules
This year’s recommendations for the routine use of vaccines in the United States.
Potential Treatment Targets for Hypertension Found
Genetic regions linked to blood pressure may produce new preventative therapies.
Bone Turnover Markers May Help Detect Patient Adherence to Osteoporosis Treatment
About half of patients who initiate osteoporosis treatment discontinue treatment within 1 year.
HPV Vaccination Rates Low Among Teenagers
An estimated 39,000 new cases of human papillomavirus in the United States each year.
Portable Device in the Works for Early Detection of Diabetes
Device will detect type 1 and 2 diabetes at an early stage.
Diabetes Prevention: Efficacy of Screen-and-Treat Policies
Screen-and-treat policies unlikely to significantly reduce diabetes epidemic.
Flu Triggers Cardiovascular Problems in Patients with Heart Disease
The flu shot deemed safe and effective in patients with heart trouble.
Sanofi Pasteur's Efforts to Combat the Flu
3D images of flu virus particles provide visual analysis at atomic-level detail.
Americans Split on Getting an Annual Flu Shot
Despite the potential benefits of a flu vaccination, many Americans forgo getting a flu shot.
Eating a Handful of Nuts Lowers Heart Disease, Cancer Risk
Daily consumption of nuts can improve various health outcomes.
Preventative Treatment Reduces Stroke Incidence
Approximately 12,000 first strokes could be prevented through optimal drug prescribing.
Fermentable Carbohydrates May Help Fight Against Obesity
A high-fat diet that contains fermentable carbohydrates may protect against obesity.
High-Protein Diets May be Key to Combating Obesity Epidemic
A digestive protein that triggers hormones leads to a decrease in appetite and enhances weight loss.
Pregnant B12 Deficient Mothers May Increase Baby's Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Children born to mothers with low levels of B12 had higher insulin resistance in childhood.
Low Fitness Levels Can Still Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Findings demonstrate that even low physical fitness is enough to produce a preventive effect on a majority of risk factors that affect patients with cardiovascular disease.
Daily Exercise Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Although any amount of exercise is beneficial, exceeding the recommended level produces the most benefits for diabetes patients.
A Balanced Media Diet: American Academy of Pediatrics Adjusts Media Use Policy for Kids
New policy provides families with tools, resources, and recommendations to navigate the digital world.
Minor Changes in Diet May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Exchanging some foods with improved fat quality reduced LDL and total cholesterol.
Findings Confer Lower Blood Pressure Results in Better Cardiovascular Outcomes
Even in patients with diabetes, the reduction of systolic blood pressure lead to better outcomes.
Caffeine Compound May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
The caffeine-based compounds could prevent the misfolding of α-synuclein.
2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Drastically Curbing Chickenpox
The CDC recently pooled retrospective data that demonstrated an 85% decrease in US chickenpox cases between 2005 and 2006, as well as between 2013 and 2014, related to this updated vaccine schedule.
