Health Tip: Canker Sores
(HealthDay News) - Canker sores are painful ulcers inside the
mouth that most often occur on the base of the gums, inside the
cheeks or lips, on the soft palate, or on the tongue. They
typically do not require treatment and go away on their own.
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for
Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A small U.S. study found
that obese Hispanic children and adolescents with normal blood
sugar levels had elevated markers for blood vessel inflammation
that may put them at risk for both type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease.
Only Severely Depressed Benefit From Antidepressants:
Study
TUESDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- While popular
antidepressants such as Prozac are widely prescribed for people
with varying degrees of depression, the drugs are only effective
for those with the most severe depression, a new study
suggests.