Lymphedema Treatment: Here's Why You Should Think Twice Before Going Gluten Free

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Too Little Gluten May Raise Diabetes Risk

MNT—

New research shows that eliminating gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye products—from the diet may have an adverse effect on health, including increasing the risk for type 2 diabetes.

Spring Forward...to Health Problems?

CNN—On Sunday, March 12, people living in any one of the 70 countries that practice daylight saving time have a free pass from the National Sleep Foundation to sleep in and take an afternoon nap.

U.S. Docs Concerned about Yellow Fever

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Infectious disease experts in the United States have warned that yellow fever outbreaks in rural areas of Brazil may spread into cities and from there, international travel could increase transmission of the disease throughout the world.

Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

Berkeley Wellness—A good laugh is both free and priceless-and you don't need a prescription, permission, or an appointment to do it. Studies have found that laughter has mildly beneficial effects on the arteries, blood pressure, and cardiovascular system in general, as well as other health benefits.

Knee Replacement Safe for Older Adults?

Health After 50—

A 2008 study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that some osteoarthritis patients 75 and older appeared to benefit greatly from joint replacement surgery. Although study participants took several weeks to recover, the long-term results were less pain and disability.