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Eating three meals a day that includes a breakfast of fruit, bread, and sweets may be more beneficial for type 2 diabetes.
Typically, doctors advise people with type 2 diabetes to eat about six times a day. But this approach can lead to a vicious cycle in which individuals require more intensive treatments. Could a different approach…
What is the difference between cold and flu?
Both flu (influenza) and cold are caused by viruses, and they can have similar symptoms. So how do we know if a person has the flu or a bad cold? In this article, we explain…
Vaginal pain: Causes and how to treat it
Vaginal pain can be a temporary symptom of infection or injury. Or, it can be a chronic symptom with no known cause. Persistent vaginal pain with no clear cause is called vulvodynia. It is a…
The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease
Sleeping problems can affect both mental and physical health. Now, a large-scale analysis in China highlights how insomnia might lead to potentially life threatening cardiovascular diseases. New research points to concerning links between insomnia and…
connections between depression, anxiety, and PTSD
A new study looks for the neural links between a range of mental disorders. In the largest study of its kind, researchers identify similarities in the brain activity of people with major depressive disorder, post-traumatic…
Rare diseases more common than we think
Rare diseases are by their very nature obscure and unknown, falling through the cracks when it comes to research budgets and treatment development. But now, a study has shown they are more common than we…
How can I stabilize my blood pressure?
Blood pressure should be basically stable. If it regularly changes from very high to very low, a range of complications can result. It is normal for blood pressure to vary slightly throughout the day, but…
New technology better controls type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes has no cure, and although there are several treatment options available, many people find managing the condition challenging. New technology could help reduce that burden. Many people find managing type 1 diabetes…
Doctors’ beliefs about treatment affect patients’ experience of pain
New research finds that the placebo effect may be socially contagious. In other words, a doctor's beliefs about whether or not a pain treatment will work can exert a subtle influence on how much pain…
Balancing work and family life puts a strain on women’s heart health.
Researchers believe that stress and cardiovascular health are linked in some way, but the association is not yet fully clear. A large-scale new study has recently delved into the effects of a unique kind of…
