Antibiotics after childbirth may prevent painful wound complications
A new study from Denmark has found that giving antibiotics to women shortly after childbirth can help lower the risk of serious wound problems.
The...
How exercise sends “tiny messengers” to protect the pancreas and prevent diabetes
Exercise has long been praised for keeping the body healthy, but scientists are still discovering how it protects us at the cellular level.
A new...
Blood pressure pill could help stop diabetic kidney damage
Scientists from the University of Bristol have found something exciting that could help people with diabetes avoid serious kidney problems.
About 40% of people with...
New diabetes drug can help lower high blood pressure
A new drug being tested for treating type 2 diabetes, called empagliflozin, has shown it can also help lower blood pressure in people who...
This diet may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer
A major new study has found that eating healthy foods like whole grains, fiber, fish, and omega-3 fatty acids can help people with type...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
Why we need to rethink diabetes and blood pressure care for older adults
For older adults, managing health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to a better life—fewer complications, more independence, and even a...
The deadly combination of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
U.S. adults who have both high blood pressure (hypertension) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a much higher risk of dying from any cause,...
New way to prevent vision loss in diabetic eye disease
Scientists from University College London (UCL) have made an important discovery that could help stop vision loss in people with diabetes before it begins.
They...
Natural foods that can help lower your blood sugar quickly
Keeping your blood sugar under control is very important, especially for people with diabetes or those who want to stay healthy and have steady...