How high altitude may help protect against diabetes
People who live high in the mountains have long puzzled scientists.
Despite harsh conditions and low oxygen levels, they tend to have lower rates of...
GLP-1 drugs could treat more than diabetes and obesity
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have already changed how millions of people manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Now scientists believe these medications may...
Common drug may fight diabetic kidney disease effectively
A recent study from the University of Bristol brings new hope for people living with diabetes, especially those worried about kidney problems.
The research suggests...
Why the first years after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis matter more than you...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body handles sugar in the blood.
When a person has type 2 diabetes, their...
Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...
Best vitamins and minerals to help manage diabetes naturally
Living with diabetes means taking care of what you eat, how active you are, and how well you manage stress.
But even if you eat...
Anti-inflammatory foods may help prevent heart disease, study finds
Your heart—the tireless engine that keeps you going—deserves the best care possible. Growing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays a key role in heart...
Cinnamon could help control blood sugar and cholesterol in diabetes
In a review study, scientists from Portugal and the United Kingdom found that cinnamon may help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people...
Hidden immune cells in belly fat may hold the key to preventing diabetes
Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why excess belly fat can lead to type 2 diabetes — and a potential new way to stop...