To reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the World Health Organization recommends we consume no more than 2000 mg of sodium a day — less than a teaspoon of salt.
At the same time, the WHO...
Doctors are questioning whether half the population over age 70 truly have serious kidney disease. International guidelines are based on measurements that might not coincide with the risk of...
Dozens of U.S. medical experts will meet in Pittsburgh tomorrow to discuss prospective next steps in the prevention and treatment of sports concussions. The National Football League is sponsoring the...
04/03/2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association just issued policy recommendations to reduce children's intake of sugary drinks, urging lawmakers at every level to implement...
12/06/2018
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According to the American Diabetes Association, the average price of insulin nearly tripled between 2002 and 2013. A recent report showed 26 percent of patients with diabetes had skimped on insulin...
04/09/2019
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A major insurer announced it's capping insulin costs at $25 a month, but advocates say that's not a solution to the problem. According to the Health Care Cost Institute, insulin prices have doubled...