FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar

People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized the first wearable sensor that continuously tracks ketones — chemicals the body makes when it burns fat instead of sugar for fuel. 

It is also th...

Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but for their heart.

It's estimated nearly 1 in 5 asthma patients and 1 in 3 COPD patients overuse these products.

Researchers analyzed real-world health data from more than 280,000 asthma and COPD patients ...

Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says

People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says.

They tend to live longer and have substantially lower risks of heart disease and high blood pressure, researchers reported Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.

“This study provides strong evid...

A Doctor's Take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The Key Differences and How to Protect Yourself

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern. 

Pathogens like Cyclospora and Salmonella each bring their own risks. Knowing how they differ can help you ma...

Hormone Therapy Might Lower Dementia Risk Among Women

Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says.

Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

The benefits were greatest for women who’d undergon...

Sticking To BP Meds Lowers Heart Risk, Study Finds

Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says.

Regularly missing doses not only blunts the effectiveness of blood pressure drugs, but also increases risk of stroke or heart attack, researchers will report this weekend at the European Soc...