Health News

Cancer and Diabetes Links
A new association has been established between two chronic diseases - diabetes and cancer - and mice are showing scientists why.
Small Changes, Big Heart Problems
Heart disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. Yet it is still not clear how diabetes boosts the risk of heart disease. Part of the answer may lie in our genes.
The Decade in Diabetes
Treatments for type 2 diabetes are not what they used to be… they are even better! Throughout the past decade, new drugs and other tools have made it easier for patients to live with the disease.
Shallow Breath and Swelling Blood Sugar
Children who are struggling with both diabetes and asthma have to deal with more than shortness of breath; some of them seem to have a harder time keeping their blood sugar under control.
Kids Need to Seize the Day
Kids shouldn’t have to worry about pre-diabetes or an increased risk for heart disease. They should be focused on enjoying life. But obesity is serious and affecting many children.
A Diabetes Coach in Your Phone
Mobile phones have brought a world of information to our fingertips. We can find just about any bit of knowledge we are looking for, including medical help. Now, it seems like cellphones may be useful for diabetes patients.
Are Plastics Causing Diabetes?
It has been suggested that bisphenol A - a chemical found in plastics - may be bad for your health. Some studies have found a link between the chemical and diabetes. Now, new research challenges that link.
Diabetes Drug's Dark Side
There have been huge strides in the fight against diabetes over the past decade. Patients now have more treatment and drug options than they ever did before. Yet, some of these drugs may not be entirely safe.
Shut Down Diabetes With Some Shut-Eye
Sleep is an important part of your health. Without your nightly shut-eye, your body would not get the rest it needs to prepare for the next day. A lack of sleep can also lead to certain diseases, including diabetes.
Project Dulce: Made for Your Community
Mexican Americans are more likely than whites to develop type 2 diabetes. Once they have diabetes, Mexican Americans also face a greater risk for certain complications. How can this gap be closed?