Lymphedema Treatment: Surprising New Info on BMI and Mortality

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Surprising New Data on Body Mass Index and Mortality

The New York Times—Data from a recent report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association are about as counter-intuitive as any we're likely to see for a while.

Junk Food Can Harm Kidneys as Much as Type 2 Diabetes

Medical News Today—In patients treated for type 2 diabetes, increased blood glucose -- sparked by the body's inability to effectively use insulin to regulate blood sugar levels -- can lead to diabetic kidney disease. In this recent study, meanwhile, researchers suggest that too much junk food can lead to a similar medical scenario.

Angolan Yellow Fever Outbreak Could Morph Into 'Global Emergency'

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Should Doctors Screen Children for Poverty?

Berkeley Wellness—As a practicing pediatrician, I have always asked my patients' parents plenty of questions. Have you child-proofed your home? Is she getting enough milk and fresh fruits and veggies? Do you have the right sized car seat? Now, based on new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), doctors like myself may be asking, "Do you have difficulty making ends meet?"

Women and Heart Disease, Why Heart Disease is Overlooked in Women

Berkeley Wellness—In January 2016 the American Heart Association (AHA) released an important Scientific Statement on heart attacks in women. First the good news: Women, like men, have experienced "stunning improvements" in mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD), including heart attacks. Overall, age-adjusted coronary death rates have fallen by at least two-thirds since 1980.