Study: Type 2 Diabetes Increases Liver Disease Risk
New research shows that certain people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of serious liver disease. People with type 2 diabetes are at...
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Wound Healing, New Findings in Study
Wayne State study provides new understanding of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and wound healing in the treatment of corneal and skin diabetic ulcers. A research team...
Gestational Diabetes Screening Too Late to Prevent Excessive Fetal Growth
According to a recent study, maternal obesity and diabetes in pregnancy result in early overgrowth of the baby in the womb, which affects the...
Phantom Limb Pain Frozen by Minimally Invasive Treatment
A recent study shows that interventional radiologists can use an innovative technique to relieve the pain that plagues millions of amputees, many of which...
Study: Permanent Weight Loss with Beans, Peas, Chickpeas or Lentils
Eating just one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests. Eating about 3/4...
Researchers Sound Alarm: Watch Children’s Calories
In recent study, portion sizes and number of calories per bite were varied for lunches served to children in their normal eating environment. The...
Fewer Heart Attacks if Statins are Prescribed Differently, Says Study
A research team has developed a new approach to prescribing statins which would lower the risk of heart attack for many people. Millions of people...
Study: School Breakfasts Help Prevent Overweight Kids
A new study brings new evidence to the ongoing debate over policy efforts to increase daily school breakfast consumption, this time focusing on middle...
Seniors Using Deadly Drug Combinations
New research shows that older adults are mixing potentially life-threatening drug combinations. Many also take vitamins or supplements that interact negatively with the prescription...
Rare Form of Diabetes Being Misdiagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes
Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may actually have a rare, genetic form of diabetes. This is because the two types share symptoms --...
Splenda Brand Rebukes New Safety Allegation About Sucralose
Heartland Food Products Group, makers of Splenda Sweeteners, is claiming that the recent CSPI rating on Sucralose is misleading to consumers. In response to the...
CSPI Downgrades Sucralose from “Caution” to “Avoid”
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has downgraded it's safety rating of the artificial sweetener sucralose for the second time in 3...
New Scanning Technology Benefits Diabetic Eye Care
After examining more than 25,000 patients, researchers found that by using a new scanning technology, diabetic retinopathy can be identified from a remote location...
CPAP May Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetics with Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may improve glycemic control in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP,...
Treatment Combo Helps Diabetes Control, Weight Loss
A recent trial has led to an interesting discovery. A combination of two type 2 diabetes treatments leads to improved glucose control and weight...
Little Diet Pain, Big Health Gain: 5-Percent Weight Loss
Heartening news for people struggling with being overweight. A new study shows that you don't need to lose a lot of weight to see...
