Health News

New Diabetes Rx Gets FDA Nod
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a first-in-class diabetes injection.
Common Diabetes Rx Gets Label Update
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved label changes for a common diabetes medication.
Diabetes Medication Now Approved for Children
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a diabetes medication for use in children.
How Breastfeeding Affects Diabetes Risk
Women who breastfeed their babies for at least six months may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes later on, a new study found.
How Screen Time Might Affect Children's Health
Kids who get three or more hours of screen time each day may face a raised risk of diabetes, a new study found.
An In-Depth Look at Childhood Obesity
With nearly one-third of all US children ages 2 to 19 currently overweight or obese, childhood obesity has become an epidemic. Fortunately, this condition is preventable in many cases.
The Benefits of Insulin Pumps
Parents of kids with type 1 diabetes may now have an easier time with the debate surrounding the insulin pump.
Another Possible Factor in Autism Risk
Many factors during pregnancy can affect a baby's development. Among those factors may be gestational diabetes, which could affect your baby's neurological development.
How Stressful Events Could Affect Kids' Health
Dealing with big stressors early in life could affect more than just mental health in kids.
CDC Reports Americans Living Longer Than Ever
Americans may be living longer than ever before. In a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, measures of life span were up and rates of death were down.