Lymphedema Treatment: Fat Shaming by Doctors: Could It Be Considered Malpractice?

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Fat Shaming by Doctors: Could It Be Considered Malpractice?

American Psychological Association—

Discrimination by the medical community based on a patient's weight and negative stereotypes associated with being overweight or obese can harm physical and mental health and well-being, according to a research review presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

Vision Loss Expected to Skyrocket Worldwide

BBC—Worldwide, the number of people living with blindness is expected to triple—from 36 million to 115 million—by 2050, according to a recent study analysis.

Could Allergy Meds Prevent Blood Clots?

ScienceDaily—A new study suggests that common allergy medicines could help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a dangerous condition in which a blood clot forms—usually in lower-leg veins —often as a result of prolonged immobility.

Fight Arthritis with Fiber

Berkeley Wellness—

According to a recent observational study, a high-fiber diet helps reduce the risk for knee osteoarthritis symptoms, including joint stiffness, swelling, and pain.

Are You at Risk for Liver Cancer?

HealthCentral—

The National Cancer Institute estimates that new cases of liver and bile-duct cancer have risen 2.7 percent each year over the past 10 years in the United States.