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Aug 05, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

Poor Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Require Amputation for this Health Issue

A new study published in the journal Health Affairs found that poor individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes were more likely to deal with the loss of a limb. Healthcare expenses can be too much for those who do not make an adequate means, and may increase their risk for amputation.

Aug 05, 2014 01:18 PM EDT

The Life Expectancy Gap is Shrinking, Yet Racial Discrepancies Still Remain Throughout the U.S.

Many factors will essentially determine the longevity of individuals around the globe. Now, a recent study published in the journal Health Affairs picks apart racial discrepancies that have been considerably reduced but still remain widely varied throughout parts of the country.

Aug 05, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

Buckle Up! Many Motor Vehicle Deaths are Preventable, Especially for Children

Motor vehicle injuries remain a leading cause of death among children throughout the United States. Yet many of these deaths could have been prevented if the child was properly buckled or fitted into their car seat, booster seat or seat belt.

Aug 05, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Children with Autism may be at an Increased Risk for Gastrointestinal Issues

Children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to deal with gastrointestinal issues, than non-ASD children, according to recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics.

Aug 05, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

High-Acidity Drinks Cause Permanent Damage to Young Mouths

A sip or two of soda for young children carry some serious health consequences for their teeth. A new study conducted by dental researchers at the University of Adelaide found that high acidity drinks--including sodas, fruit juice, sports drinks and other beverages--form a "triple-threat" of permane...

Aug 05, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

Science Explains Why Our Tendons Break Down with Age

Could certain protein differences in our tendons explain why this tissue breaks down over the years? A new study published in the journal Biological Chemistry examines tendon structure in horses, which are similar to those found in humans as both mammals face common injuries as they age.

Aug 05, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

'Hobbit' Human May Not be a New Species: Down Syndrome to Blame for Unusual Features

The so-called "hobbit human" has captured the imaginations of the public across the globe. Now, though, researchers have found that the single specimen may not be a new species, but instead may be a developmentally abnormal human.

Aug 05, 2014 07:55 AM EDT

Mid-life Hypertension Results in Cognitive Decline Over a 20-Year Period

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have linked high levels of blood pressure during mid-life to increased risk of dementia over a 20-year period.

Aug 05, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

New Equation Can Predict Your Happiness from Moment to Moment

Happiness may not seem like something simple enough to be predicted by a math equation, but some scientists beg to differ. They've created an equation that has predicted the happiness of over 18,000 people worldwide.

Aug 05, 2014 04:42 AM EDT