Walking Pace and Risk of Heart Disease Linked in Study
Does your walking pace mean you're at a higher risk of heart disease? Study suggests that people who walk at a certain speed could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population.
Common Arthritis Drug Helps Wound Healing, Stem Cell Survival
Scientists have found a new way to protect stem cells from harsh inflammation during wound repair, and it involves a common anti-inflammatory drug.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Lowered with Healthy Diet in South Asian Women
A recent study highlights the importance of public health messaging to South Asian women who are considering pregnancy in an attempt to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
A Ton of Bitter Melon Produces Sweet Results for Diabetes
Scientists have uncovered the therapeutic properties of bitter melon, a vegetable and traditional Chinese medicine, that make it a powerful treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
Australian First Study: Massive Diabetic Foot Disease Costs
New research from Queensland University of Technology shows preventable hospitalization from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Senior...
Cooler Climate May Raise Gestational Diabetes Risk
Results from a recent study show a link between outdoor temperature and an increased risk of gestational diabetes, and the way people produce fat...
1 in 4 People Hospitalized in Germany has Diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes in hospitals was studied by German researchers who determined that 1 in 4 patients hospitalized was a diabetic.
Diabetes and Prediabetes Prevalence Soaring in China
Details of a large survey of Chinese adults, published by JAMA, shows that the estimated overall prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes is soaring and that China now has the world's largest diabetes epidemic.
Higher Diabetes Rate for Non-Obese Filipino Americans
A recent study finds that non-obese older Filipino-Americans have much higher prevalence of diabetes than non-Hispanic whites. A new study has found that non-obese Filipino...
New Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Option Discovered
New treatment for Type 1 Diabetes is on the horizon thanks to researchers who discovered a more successful option than the one currently used.
Platypus, Echidna Venom Spurs Type 2 Diabetes Discovery
An exciting discovery could help millions of people with type 2 diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels - and it involves platypus and echidna...
Australian Study: Possible Type 2 Diabetes Cure
An Australian study yields research that could lead to a cure for Type 2 Diabetes. Watch this exciting newscast to find out more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw9GiX_sjY0
New TNS Study Shows Most Australian Women Are Overweight
A new study reinforces growing alarm among health and nutrition professionals that Australia is in the grips of rising levels of excess weight, risking future diabetes, heart disease and cancer epidemics and increasing mental illness in the community.
New Safe Exercise Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes
A new set of guidelines developed by an international team of researchers will help people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely to avoid fluctuations...
Help Manage Diabetes: Take a Short Walk After Meals
New research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to gain the greatest blood...
Burden of Chronic Conditions on Latin-American, Caribbean Health Systems Increasing
Six Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs related to certain diseases and conditions. The health systems of...
