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...
Simple daily habits to keep your blood sugar levels steady
Keeping your blood sugar levels steady is important for everyone, especially for people with diabetes. Stable blood sugar helps prevent serious problems like nerve...
1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have weak bones
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has found that more than one in four people with type 2...
Drinking coffee may lower risk of death by slowing heart rate
Scientists from Kurume University report that drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with an elevated resting heart rate.
Metabolic syndrome is...
Better sleep and higher vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk together
Scientists from Peking University report that higher vitamin D levels in the body are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Type...
Honey could help control blood sugar, study finds
Scientists from the University of Toronto report that honey, when included in a healthy diet, may help improve blood sugar control.
Obesity is a common...