Articles for Tag: "Advocate Health Care"

10-year-old faces adult changes after diabetes diagnosis  Featured
10-year-old faces adult changes after diabetes diagnosis
Diego Diaz is adjusting to living with Type 1 diabetes. Find out how he’s coping with his diagnosis. Also, learn what symptoms to look for when it comes to detecting childhood diabetes and how to help their little ones manage day to day life.
Coping with mental illness in your family 
Coping with mental illness in your family
Dealing with mental disorders can be draining for family members. Learn how to cope, find support and take time for yourself, experts say.
Doctor pushes helmet safety after near-fatal bike accident 
Doctor pushes helmet safety after near-fatal bike accident
Pediatrician Deborah Ehrlich never saw the truck that hit her as she cycled home in July 2011. Fortunately, she was wearing her helmet.
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier 
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier
The Food and Drug Administration says it will ease regulations regarding the use of experimental drugs for Alzheimer’s patients in the earliest stages of the disease.
Americans missing important messages about obesity 
Americans missing important messages about obesity
Most people know that obesity can lead to heart disease and diabetes but aren’t clued in to the fact it can also lead to cancer. Doctors say if more people knew all of the risks, they might be motivated to shed those unwanted pounds.
Early detection key for prostate cancer  Featured
Early detection key for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States. But with the right care, you can detect it, treat it — and survive it. Spotting it sooner than later, doctors say, is the key.
Can too much exercise be dangerous for your health? 
Can too much exercise be dangerous for your health?
Believe it or not, training too hard can put your health at serious risk. Find out why.