Category: Your Health Matters

Diabetes

New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medications and surgery for first time

… Endocrinology and Diabetes at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, … including Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, but

Cancer

A vaccine that could prevent and even cure brain cancer has been developed by scientists. The dual action therapy kills

COPD

Approaches like bronchodilator inhalers focus on treating both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The same, however, is not

There is a major shortage of cough syrups for both adults and children, with pharmacists left scrabbling for alternatives. Sprays

Heart Disease

But ailments common in the elderly, like bone and heart disease, are preventable, experts say; Screening for diseases in at-risk

Exercise

Increase your physical activity: Exercise can support weight loss by boosting metabolism. Aim for 75 minutes of strenuous exercise or

Cancer

A study shows that gardening outdoors helps you get more exercise, increase your consumption of fiber and reduce your risk

Other alternative treatments for treatment-resistant depression are cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Diabetes

Milk may lead to various health issues like Type 2 diabetes and others, here’s why. Milk disadvantages: Popular nutritionist Anjali

COPD

The lung conditions, known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affect about three million in the UK.

Heart Disease

“I’m just thankful that Hamlin is OK and that he’s still here.” ALSO ON WJBF: Is cardiac arrest the same

Diabetes

The weight-loss side effects of a drug prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes has led to shortages in Estonia as