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For participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study

No Link to Cognition in Diabetes Prevention Program Study

Intensive lifestyle intervention, metformin not tied to cognition
The majority of medical practices have dismissed patients

Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients

Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
Patients with life-limiting illness often receive medications of questionable benefit given their remaining life span

Patients Often Prescribed Futile Drugs in Last Months of Life

Researchers find many still prescribed long-term disease-preventing medications
Glucose peaks are associated with cognitive decline and dementia among individuals with diabetes

Glucose Peaks Linked to Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Diabetes

Glucose peaks tied to greater cognitive decline for those with diabetes and HbA1c ≥7.0 percent
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease

Eating More Fruits, Vegetables May Lower Risk of PAD

One-on-one dietary assessments and counseling needed in peripheral artery disease, researcher says
A 100-year-old medical treatment could help infertile women conceive without undergoing in vitro fertilization

Hysterosalpingography With Oil Contrast Effective Infertility Tx

Rates of pregnancy, live births higher compared to women who underwent procedure with water
The National Diabetes Prevention Program has achieved widespread implementation of the lifestyle change portion to help prevent type 2 diabetes

Promising Start for National Diabetes Prevention Program

Overall, 35.5 percent of participants achieved weight loss goal; 41.7 percent met physical activity goal
Taking a short break from an active lifestyle may do more harm than most people might think

Just Two Weeks of Inactivity Can Up Risk of Developing Disease

Consistent daily activity vital to optimal health, researchers say
Physicians should consider their retirement and plan ahead at all stages of their career

Tips Provided to Help Physicians Plan for Retirement

Strategies to save for retirement should be adapted through different stages of physicians' careers
Individuals with metabolically healthy obesity still have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than normal-weight people

‘Healthy’ Obese Still at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Study of 3.5 million people shows 'healthy' obese at higher risk than the general population