Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found that a mobile phone app can help patients manage their Type 2 diabetes. Their study, …
Author: Margarita Gallardo
Can yoga help women suffering from fibromyalgia?
Women suffering from fibromyalgia may find some welcome relief in yoga. A new study from York University in Toronto shows that practicing yoga boosts levels …
Using philosophy to create a vocabulary of pain
Much like the people at the beginning of this video, I've often had difficulty describing my aches and pains to my doctor. And because pain …
Children and obesity: What can parents do to help?
Following a controversial commentary published last week in the Journal of American Medical Association, the ever-growing childhood obesity epidemic is once again the subject of many …
Breastfeeding difficulties may lead to depression in new moms
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows moms who have problems breastfeeding in the first two weeks may be more …
Doc, you have a new friend request…from your patient
There’s no denying that social networking has become ubiquitous. From Facebook to Twitter and now Google+, it's hard to escape. Physicians using these sites is …
A multidisciplinary approach to GI pain
A new program at Stanford Hospital & Clinics is taking a multidisciplinary approach to help ease the pain of those suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder. …
British government urging toddlers to 'get physical'
In case you haven't heard, the British government - in an effort to combat childhood obesity - has just issued guidelines recommending that children under …
New rules limit hours for first-year medical residents
We already know how sleeping longer can markedly improve physical performance in young basketball players. So how about sleep-deprived medical residents? Starting today, first-year medical …
A conversation about the FDA's new graphic health warnings for cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is using a little shock factor today, unveiling new graphic warning labels that must appear on cigarette packaging by …
One label fits all? A universal schedule for prescription drugs
How many of us have looked at a prescription bottle and have been confused by the dosing instructions? Imagine the difficulties facing the average senior, …
Glued to the tube? You could be putting your health at risk
Couch potatoes, turn off those TV sets. A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association reinforces the notion that too much TV …
Women in science: A rare breed
New York Times reporter Gina Kolata recently invited four female researchers to sit down and talk about the joys and challenges of being part of …
Goodbye, pyramid: USDA unveils MyPlate
As you may have heard, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today unveiled MyPlate, in an effort to encourage people to make healthier food choices. The plate replaces the …
Support for dementia patients and families
A diagnosis of dementia can be terrifying for patients and their families. When M.J. White and her siblings noticed their mother, Beverlee, begin to struggle …
Do pretty shoes lead to ugly problems?
When it comes to shoes, style and comfort are, for the most part, mutually exclusive. And now it appears, according to a release from Methodist …