The report's findings are based on 150,000 telephone interviews and are published in the Journal of Diabetes Care. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and kills 180,000 Americans each year. Scientists say bigger babies may also have more connections within their brains, but the lead researcher says parents of smaller infants shouldn't worry. He says birth weight is only one factor that influences cognitive function. The University of Pennsylvania Head Injury center has received a grant from the NFL charities to study the long-term effect of concussions.
Concussions are a hazard of contact sports, like football and hockey.
Some players, like Troy Aikman of the Cowboys and Eric Lindros of the Flyers, have been plagued by them. More than 5 million other americans have also experienced head injuries. The nation's doctors are about to get an education on foodborne illnesses. The American Medical Association and the federal government have teamed up to create an information kit to help doctors better recognize, treat, and prevent these illnesses. The kit includes charts with symptoms, sources, and treatments.