CHAPEL HILL, NC – Inside our bones there is fat. Diabetes increases the amount of this marrow fat. And now a study from the UNC School of Medicine shows how some diabetes drugs substantially increase bone fat and thus the risk of bone fractures. The study, published in the journal Endocrinology, also shows that exercise […]
Washington, DC – People who developed Type 2 diabetes tended to take more antibiotics in the years leading up to the diagnosis than people who did not have the condition, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. A person develops diabetes, which is characterized by high […]
Cancer is the number one cause of death for Alaska Natives, with an average of 177 Alaska Native cancer deaths and more than 400 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year. In order to better understand the impact of cancer in Alaskan communities, the Alaska Native Tumor Registry released a 45 year report on the cancer […]
As the beginning of the school year approaches, parents need to remind their children about the importance of hand washing. Every day people touch several surfaces including books, desks, door knobs, sink handles, and other people and many of them harbor germs like bacteria and viruses that can cause illnesses. According to WebMD.com, approximately 80% […]