Lymphedema Treatment: November 2018

November 30, 2018

Why Yo-Yo Dieting May Be Bad for Your Health

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Why Yo-Yo Dieting May Be Bad for Your Health

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism — Repeatedly losing and gaining extra pounds — yo-yo dieting, also called weight cycling — is linked to a number of negative health effects and a higher risk of death, according to a recent study.

Health Agencies Report a Global Spike in Measles Cases

WHO and CDC — According to a report from the Measles and Rubella Initiative, the number of measles cases surged in 2017, resulting in an estimated 110,000 deaths worldwide.
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Miscarriage Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk

Journal of Women's Health — Two categories of women are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease later in life: Those who experience pregnancy loss and don't go on to have children and women who have five or more kids.
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Why Is Lupus So Hard to Diagnose?

Berkeley Wellness — According to the Lupus Foundation of America, nearly 40 percent of patients surveyed waited more than a year after the onset of symptoms to receive an accurate lupus diagnosis.
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Living With a Chronic Condition: 9 Lessons Learned

HealthCentral — When you live with a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, knowledge is power. Here are nine tips to help you understand your condition better and figure out what works for you.
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Women Who Snore: You're at Greater Risk

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea Pose a Greater Risk for Women

Radiological Society of North American — Women with obstructive sleep apnea are at higher risk for heart problems related to the sleep disorder than men with OSA, according to new research. Results of the study also suggest sleep apnea is underdiagnosed in people who snore.

U.S. Metabolic Health Rates Are 'Alarmingly Low'

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders — Just 12 percent of American adults — about 1 in 8 — are metabolically healthy, even if they aren't overweight. Metabolic health affects the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
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Autism May Affect as Many as 1 in 40 U.S. Kids

Pediatrics — Results of a nationwide survey of parents suggest autism spectrum disorders affect about 1.5 million kids and teens in the U.S. This info is key to improve screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, and support services.
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What Are Phantom Smells?

Berkeley Wellness — Phantom odor perception, or phantosmia, isn't well understood, but more than 6 percent of Americans over age 40 sometimes experience the perception of odors when none exist.
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Lesser Known Symptoms of Diabetes

HealthCentral — You may be familiar with typical diabetes symptoms like thirst, excessive urination, or unexplained weight loss, but there are a number of other signs as well.
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