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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...