To: The Kansas House of Representatives Committee on Federal and State Affairs
From: The American Council on Science and Health Elizabeth M. Whelan, President
Re: Support for Resolution No. 6026, to direct the KDHE to investigate a study of tobacco harm reduction

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has spotlighted some complex problems regarding the treatment of type 2 diabetes in children. Because diabetic children respond differently than adults to conventional treatments, the study examined the efficacy of three different treatment approaches in adolescents.

Elsewhere on the type 2 diabetes research front, a study has emerged that finds a link between consistently skipping breakfast and developing this disease. In the current issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the results of a study that tracked 29,000 men for over 16 years showed that those who consistently skipped breakfast had a 21 percent higher risk of developi

The debate continues within the medical community over how beneficial breast cancer screening is for most women. While the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women aged 50 to 74 need a mammogram no more than every two years, two new studies suggest that women at increased risk for breast cancer should begin those biennial screenings at age 40.

A surprising number of women overestimate the effectiveness of widely-used forms of contraception, according to a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Given the unique health and medical needs of older adults, it makes sense to ensure that these patients receive special medical attention. Yet many health services in this country are not adequately addressingseniors health needs, according to a new survey by the John A. Hartford Foundation. In particular, this survey found that many seniors do not receive the preventive care recommended for their age group.

We ve heard it time and time again: We need to get more sleep. But many Americans are still not getting that coveted eight hours a night. A new report from the CDC has quantified the extent of sleep deprivation in the U.S., demonstrating that a significant number of workers in the country suffer from a chronic lack of sleep.

Hey, cancer survivors! Now hear this: Eat healthier and exercise more! These remarkably obvious recommendations are part of the latest guidelines for cancer survivors issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS). According to this "groundbreaking" alert, maintaining a healthy weight through proper nutrition and physical exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse.

Berries may slow memory loss. No, this isn't a headline from The Onion, or from another Dr. Oz Show these are the actual conclusions of a study published in the Annals of Neurology, wh noted by some otherwise reputable media venues.

If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, or if you just consume a large variety of such products, you may have a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a new study published in the journalDiabetes Care.