Recall: Novo Nordisk GlucaGen HypoKit for Hypoglycemia
Novo Nordisk Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of GlucaGen HypoKit due to detached needles on the syringe in the kit. Novo Nordisk Inc. is...
Air Pollution Increases Diabetes Risk, Says New Study
According to researchers, people who are exposed to greater levels of air pollution where they live have a greater risk of developing diabetes, as...
New Blood Pressure Treatment May Be Superior to Current Strategies
Researchers have identified a new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy, the first in 15 years, that may offer superiority over existing medications. Researchers at the University...
Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash
United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...
Weather and Chronic Pain Linked in New Study
The Cloudy with a Chance of Pain project is showing that there really is a link between rainy, cloudy days and chronic pain. Preliminary findings...
Vision Loss Due to Diabetes Rising Globally
Blindness and visual impairment due to diabetes is rising significantly around the world, but people from certain regions are experiencing more vision loss than...
Lower HbA1c May Not Prevent Diabetes Complications
According to Mayo Clinic researchers, the HbA1c level targeted by physicians may not actually lower the risk of kidney, vision and neuropathy complications for...
Blood Pressure Target for Diabetics Challenged
New change in the target blood pressure for diabetics by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare may lead to more patients suffering...
Insulin Pill Can Deliver Painless Diabetes Treatment
Using patented Cholestosomes developed in the McCourt/Mielnicki lab, researchers have successfully encapsulated insulin, which means insulin shots could be replaced with a pill. Every day,...
Worldwide Recall: Topical Skin Products Contaminated
Sage Products issued a worldwide recall of several types of topical skin products due to potential, life-threatening microbial contamination with the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia....
Citrus Fruits May Help Prevent Obesity-Related Diabetes, Heart and Liver Disease
Being obese increases the risk of developing heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, but researchers report that citrus fruit may help prevent the effect...
Stealth Exergaming: Studying Health Benefits of Pokémon Go
A Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine called on researchers to conduct well-designed studies of active video games, like Pokemon Go, to...
Personalized Nutrition Beats “One Size Fits All” Approach in Dieting
A new study has found that a personalized, or individualized, approach to dieting is more effective than the one-size-fits-all approach many people are encouraged...
Frozen Corn Recalled in 15 States Due to Listeria Monocytogenes
Frozen cut corn has been recalled in 15 states due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can be more serious in people...
Study: Diabetes Drug May Also Offer Vascular Protection
A University of Missouri study suggests a type 2 diabetes medication provided arterial protection and may prevent aortic stiffening and cardiovascular risks. Obesity and Type...
China Faces Epidemic of Heart Disease and Stroke
Cardiovascular problems propelled by increases in high blood pressure and obesity are hitting the Chinese population, according to a new study. Is Western...
