Research shows big cause of millions of diabetes and heart disease cases
A recent study from Tufts University, published in Nature Medicine, reveals the staggering health toll of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Each year, these drinks contribute to 2.2 million...
Research shows serious risk linked to diabetes drugs
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a newer class of drugs used to treat diabetes, have recently been associated with a rare but serious infection called...
How a low-carb breakfast may help manage type 2 diabetes
A recent study from UBC Okanagan suggests that making a small change to breakfast could significantly help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) manage...
How high blood pressure harms kidneys and eyes after 60
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition among older adults, but many people are unaware of how much damage it...
These two diabetes drugs more effective than others, study finds
Researchers from The GRADE Study set out to compare four commonly prescribed medications for managing type 2 diabetes. Their goal was to find out...
How high sugar levels may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have uncovered a potential link between eating too much sugar and Alzheimer’s disease, a type of...
Broccoli and cauliflowers may reverse diabetic kidney damage
Diabetic nephropathy, a condition involving the gradual loss of kidney function, is a common complication of diabetes. It affects about one in four people...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A study by researchers at Wayne State University has found a strong connection between air pollution exposure and an increased risk of type 2...
Diabetes drug metformin may help protect against common skin cancers
A recent study suggests that metformin, a widely prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, may reduce the risk of developing certain types of skin...
This treatment could reduce the need for insulin shots in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes affects over 37 million people in the United States, with most cases being type 2 diabetes. This condition, once more common in older...