Recall Expands for Various Heart and Blood Pressure Medications Nationwide
Recent recall of drugs used for high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded to include all lots, including Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide.
Eating Peanuts and Nuts Reduces Diabetes Mortality Rate
People who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts per day had a reduced mortality rate from diabetes, as well as other...
Insulin Pump Cuts Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Half
People with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50% less risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who take...
Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medicines
Recall of several medicines containing valsartan, which includes hypertension and heart failure drugs such as Teva, Major, Actavis and more.
Nicotinamide Riboside Effective in Relieving Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by a Common Anticancer Agent
Findings of a recent study published in PAIN demonstrated what may lead to reductions in the neuropathic pain experienced by millions of patients suffering...
Common Blood Pressure Medicine an Effective Type 1 Diabetes Therapy, Clinical Trial Reveals
Safe and effective therapy discovered to reduce insulin requirements and hypoglycemic episodes in certain Type 1 diabetics using a common blood pressure drug.
Obalon Balloon System for Weight Loss, FDA Approves Marketing
The Obalon Balloon System, a weight-loss system that uses gastric balloons to occupy space in the stomach, has been approved by the FDA for...
Rare Sugar Sweeteners Helped Control Blood Glucose in Study
According to a recent study, low-calorie, natural rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels, which would make them a good option as a sweetener...
4 Medications Best at Co-Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoporosis
According to a researchers, the most effective treatment options for treating type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis together include 4 specific medications.
Treatment Change to Prevent Heart Disease for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Four clinical trials have led researchers to call for a shift in diabetes treatment that includes medications to lower the risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients.
Study: Tea Linked to Longer, Healthier Life
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life. Depending on the type of tea, results include reduced risk or heart disease and death...
Review Suggests Artificial Sweeteners Contribute to Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes
Here's a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good according to a newly published review.
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.
Diabetes Medicine with Additional Heart Benefits Rivals Statin Therapy
A drug used to manage diabetes may reduce heart disease and death in people with diabetes regardless of their cholesterol levels and whether they are on a statin therapy.
Photonic Contact Lens to Test Blood Glucose Levels, Treat Retinopathy
New technology that allows diagnosis of diabetes and treatment of diabetic retinopathy just by wearing 'Smart Light-emitting diode (LED) Contact Lens.' Contact lens that tests blood sugar levels.
Vibration Plate Machines May Aid Weight Loss and Trim Abdominal Fat
Vibration plate exercise machines may help you lose weight and trim the particularly harmful belly fat between the organs.
