Lab Notes: Facebook Can Be Rough on Mental Health;
Metformin Is Type 2 Diabetes Drug of Choice

On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (February 6, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.

1. Facebook Can Be Rough on Mental Health

Facebook users with lots of friends may compare their achievements with others, which may affect mental health, suggest researchers.

2. Metformin Is Type 2 Diabetes Drug of Choice

Results from a new study reveals that metformin, along with another type 2 diabetes drug, is the best way to lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of other complications due to the disease.

3. Infants Most at Risk for Child Abuse

Children under one are most at risk for child abuse.

4. Potatoes Top List of Weight-Gain Foods

According to a Harvard study of over 120,000 U.S. adults, among all foods, potatoes eaten daily are one of the leading contributors to weight gain over time, while daily servings of nuts and yogurt are surprisingly helpful in limiting weight gain.

5. Elderly Green Tea Drinkers Age Better

Elderly green tea drinkers are less likely to develop disability as they age finds a new Japanese study. Those drinking five cups a day or more were more likely to stay agile and independent versus those who consumed less than a cup a day.

(By CalorieLab editors)

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