Health
Health insurance premiums will surpass median household income in 2033: study
(HealthDay) -- If current trends continue, health insurance premiums will surpass the median U.S. household income in 2033, a new study says.
Mar 12, 2012
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News tagged with annals of family medicine
Diabetes
Cinnamon cuts blood glucose levels in diabetes patients
(HealthDay)—Consumption of cinnamon is associated with favorable reductions in plasma glucose and lipid levels, according to research published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Sep 16, 2013
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Concurrent treatment for type 2 diabetes and depression significantly improves both conditions
(Medical Xpress) -- Patients simultaneously treated for both Type 2 diabetes and depression improve medication compliance and significantly improve blood sugar and depression levels compared to patients receiving usual care, ...
Jan 10, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness training beneficial for clinicians, patients
(HealthDay)—Mindfulness training is associated with improvements in physician burnout; and, clinicians who rate themselves as more mindful engage in more patient-centered communication, according to two studies published ...
Sep 12, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
The impact of inconsistent sleep schedules on toddler BMI
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but it also may be one of the most important.
Feb 22, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Patients like commercial programs for weight loss
(HealthDay)—Patients view being overweight in a nonmedical context, and the use of commercial providers to manage weight loss mirrors this perspective, according to research published in the May/June issue of the Annals ...
May 31, 2013
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Health
Black patients more likely to be monitored for prescription drug abuse
(Medical Xpress) -- Despite studies that show that whites are more likely than blacks to misuse prescription pain medications, a new study reveals that blacks are significantly more likely than whites to be checked for potential ...
May 10, 2011
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Sugar injections for knee arthritis may ease pain
(HealthDay)—Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.
May 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Steroid nasal sprays show small benefit for sinusitis: study
(HealthDay) -- Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.
May 15, 2012
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Health
Understanding where patients live can improve patient health
Family physicians typically don't consider where patients live when assessing their health care needs, despite research that indicates a person's environment can significantly affect their health. Things like access to health ...
Aug 13, 2019
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