These common health problems can triple COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found that certain pre-existing health conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19.
They confirmed that heart disease, high...
How gum disease may cause metabolic syndrome
Gum disease is known to be a big risk factor of metabolic syndrome, a group of health conditions increasing the risk for heart disease...
This diet may lower diabetes risk by 30%, Harvard study shows
The Mediterranean (MED) diet, rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, is a recommended way to reduce the risk of heart...
People with this health problem should get COVID-19 vaccine first
In a new study, researchers found have discovered people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely...
This common diabetes drug could reduce COVID-19 death risks
In a new study, researchers found that metformin was linked to strongly reduced COVID-19 death risks in women.
This is one of the world's largest...
This once-a-week insulin shot could help treat type 2 diabetes
Insulin is a hormone that helps the body process sugars from foods. Insulin ushers sugar from the blood into the body’s cells, where it...
This weight loss surgery could lead to long-term diabetes recovery
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of adults with type 2 diabetes had long-term remission following gastric bypass surgery.
The research...
This fruit may help control your blood sugar after a meal
In a new study, researchers found that blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal blood sugar response, and the required portion size is much...
What you should know about diabetes
An estimated 25.8 million people in the United States are living with diabetes – but many still don’t understand the basics of the condition.
Over...
Dose of exercise matters for people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study at the University of Calgary and elsewhere, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like...