Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease
Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease Staying fit may be more important than staying trim for a woman's risk of heart disease - but…
Sugary drinks up risk of diabetes, obesity
Sugary drinks up risk of diabetes, obesity Adults who regularly drink sugar-sweetened beverages appear to be at a higher risk of both diabetes and obesity,…
Soy protein may protect kidneys of diabetics
Soy protein may protect kidneys of diabetics The kidney function of people with type 2 diabetes seems to be improved by soy protein, with the added benefit…
Diet-only diabetes strategy not ideal
Diet-only diabetes strategy not ideal British doctors could do a lot better in their efforts to manage patients with type 2 diabetes, suggests a recent…
Caffeine may interfere with diabetes control
Caffeine may interfere with diabetes control Caffeine could interfere with the body's ability to handle blood sugar, thus worsening type 2 diabetes, U.S.…
Low vitamin D levels linked to insulin resistance
Low vitamin D levels linked to insulin resistance People with low blood levels of vitamin D have poorly functioning insulin-producing cells and show a poor…
Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy
Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy…
Effort pays off when diabetics embark on weight loss program
Effort pays off when diabetics embark on weight loss program Overweight adults with diabetes who try to lose weight - even unsuccessfully - may live longer…
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes According to a small study from the Medical University of South Carolina, a high-protein, low-carb,…
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, appears to ward off diabetes, new research reports. A group…