Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition in which insulin and blood glucose (sugar) function is abnormal. Insulin is a hormone released from your pancreas every time you eat. It moves the glucose from your blood into your cells to give them energy. Diabetes is considered a metabolic disorder because it interferes with how your body uses the
More than 20% of the American adult population had some form of arthritis during 2019-2021, according to CDC researchers, with the prevalence reaching nearly 50% for those age 65 and older. Rates were even higher for people with other conditions such as dementia, stroke history, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Elizabeth A. Fallon, PhD,
Twenty-two states in America Have an Adult Obesity Rate at or Above 35%. West Virginia (41%), Louisiana (40.1%), and Oklahoma (40%) are the states with the fattest populations in the nation, laying claim to the highest proportion of adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 40% or greater, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Only 23% of Americans Get Enough Exercise, a New Report Says Less than a quarter of Americans are meeting all national physical activity guidelines, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Federal physical activity guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of
Beneficiaries have all of 2023 to switch plans for a lower price on that diabetes treatment For William Koopman, learning about the new law that caps insulin copays in his Medicare prescription drug plan at $35 a month was an incredible relief. For the first time since he enrolled in the program, the 70-year-old will be able
Rates of Routine Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Before vs After the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic triggered substantial disruptions to health care delivery in the US due to stay-at-home orders and patient fears about visiting health care facilities.1,2 Thus, many forms of health care use, including cancer screenings, sharply decreased in early 2020.3-6 Although the temporary pause
Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — A new study ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers. Childhood obesity has been increasing for decades, but the new work suggests an acceleration last year — especially in those who already were obese when
Lifestyle-Powered Prevention How Long Does It Take to Reverse Prediabetes? If you suddenly find yourself faced with a prediabetes diagnosis, it can be very sudden and very scary. This common condition affects nearly 90 million Americans, and more people are being diagnosed every day. So what do you do when you’re faced with a prediabetes diagnosis
Convenient Cancer Prevention Screening tests help detect cancer in it early, most treatable stages, even before you have symptoms. Some, such as a screening colonoscopy, can even treat cancer by removing abnormal cells before they become a problem. Colonoscopy has to be done in a doctor's office. But other screening tests don't. Here's a rundown of six
Slowing the Stream of Sugary Soda Today, WHO released its first-ever global tax manual for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Currently, at least 85 countries implement some type of SBB taxation. The WHO manual highlights the experiences of countries who have successfully implemented the tax, including Mexico, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. “Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages can
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