Sara Randall

Oxytocin shown to improve social skills in autistic patients

Oxytocin is a horomone that is secreted by the pituitary gland. It acts as a neurotransmitter to the brain and is shown to be part of what helps a mother and baby bond during breast feeding.A recent study was...

Increased heart attack and stroke risk in migraine sufferers

If you have migraine headaches you may be at twice the risk of having a heart attack or stoke. Migraines that include having an aura, migraines preceded by flashing lights etc., have three times the risk of heart attack and...

Juvenile diabetes: New monitoring system to reduce hypoglycemia frequency

Type 1 diabetes, also know as juvenile diabetes, develops usually early in life. Unlike, type 2 diabetes it isn't caused by obesity. It is estimated that 3 million people have type 1 diabetes. Current treatments include a...

Heart disease still on the rise in U.S. and world

Rising obesity rates have paused the progress of cutting cholesterol and lowering blood pressure in the United States. British scientists have determined that half of the heart disease deaths could be avoided by just eating healthier foods and quitting smoking...

Pomegranates may hold key to prevent and treat breast cancer

Pomegranate juice has recently been noted for its antioxidants, heart benefits, and potential cancer fighting attributes. The seeds produce a chemical known as ellagic acid naturally. It is shown to help slow and even prevent growth of cancer cells...

Cost-share increases may hurt patients, especially the elderly

In a study funded by Pfizer Inc. and the federal government, cost-share increases were studied in relation to the number of doctor and hospital visits. The results are definitely not in the patient's favor."Patients may...

FDA approves Medtronic heart valve

The FDA has approved the first non-invasive heart valve in the U.S. made by Medtronic Inc. It was approved under a program for devices that are considered a treatment for a rare disease effecting less than 4,000...

Pancreatic cancer now detected early with a simple blood test

Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. There are 42,000 new cases and 35,000 deaths expected in 2010, according to the American Cancer Society. This form of cancer is only found...

Hyperglycemia linked to cancer

In the U.S., there are 24 million people living with diabetes (including 6 million who do not know it) and 57 million people living with pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes and diabetes cause an increased risk for numerous health problems...

Sitting too much potentially deadly

Despite regular exercise, sitting for prolonged periods of time can have a negative impact on your health. According to Maria Cheng, Associated Press, preliminary research "suggests that people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to...

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