Health News Archives

Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease

Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

Red-Grape Compound May Improve Diabetes
But so far resveratrol works only as an injection into the brain of mice, study finds

Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

’Soda Tax’ Wins Health Experts’ Support
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal

Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes
Reduced need for meds, helped some lose weight compared to low-fat diet

Tight Management of Type 1 Diabetes Worth the Effort
Rates of serious complications drop with intensive therapy, study shows

Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat
Two common supplements lower body fat, build muscle in obese older women with diabetes, researchers find

Nicotine May Help Spur ’Prediabetes’
Toxin ups cortisol levels, encourages insulin resistance, study finds