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Common Diabetes Drug Causes Arteries to Spasm, Endangering Heart

The oral medications most widely used to lower blood-sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes are likely to increase the risk of spasm of the coronary arteries.

Researchers Warn of Link Between Antipsychotic Drug and Onset of Diabetes

Research suggests there might be a link between at least one drug used to treat schizophrenia and the onset of diabetes.

Gene Linked to Type 1 Diabetes; Appears to Affect the Function of the Thymus

A newly discovered gene plays a dramatic role in diabetes among rats, and is also present in nearly identical form in humans.

Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity May Ease Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Morbidly obese people who undergo minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery to lose weight may also experience a reduction in their symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.