Lymphedema Treatment: Do Crispy Foods Increase Cancer Risk?

Daily Dose

Chemical in Browned Foods May Pose a Health Risk

BBC—

Some scientists remain skeptical, but others warn that a chemical found in many of your favorite foods may increase cancer risk. Could those crispy, crunchy snacks lead to danger?

Cervical Cancer Deaths Higher than Estimated

MNT—

A new study shows that the risk of dying from cervical cancer may be substantially higher—47 percent higher in white women and 77 percent higher in black women—than previously estimated.

Secondhand Smoke Harms Pets

U.S. News & World Report—

Find out why Fido, Fluffy, or even your pet goldfish can be impacted by residue left behind by cigarette smoke. Get the details on how to protect your pets from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

Hypothermia: What It Is, What to Do

Berkeley Wellness—

As winter continues in the northern hemisphere, so does the danger of hypothermia—a rapid loss of body heat from exposure to cold temperatures, wind, and dampness. Here's what you should know about preventing hypothermia, and what to do if it occurs.

Why a Brisk Walk Is So Good for Diabetes Control

Health After 50—

Middle-aged adults who walk more—as measured by a pedometer or fitness tracker—have a lower body-mass index (BMI), lower waist-to-hip ratios, and better insulin sensitivity than those who walk less, according to a recent study. Walking regularly can lower diabetes risk or help control blood sugar in people with the disease. Find out more.