Body´s Response to Foods´ Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor - 3/11/2010
A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say.

Processed Meat May Harm the Heart - 3/7/2010
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest.

Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease - 3/7/2010
Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says.

Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk - 3/4/2010
Simply selecting brown rice over white also makes a difference, researchers say.

Having Prediabetes May Not Kick-Start Prevention Efforts - 3/2/2010
Most people still didn´t lose weight or exercise, study finds.

Exercise Can Quiet Anxiety That Comes With Illness - 2/23/2010
Symptoms fall 20 percent among people with chronic health woes, study finds.

FDA: No Decision on Whether to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia Off the Market - 2/23/2010
Controversial medicine raises users´ heart risk, leaked files suggest, but agency still reviewing data.

Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk - 2/22/2010
Women who pack on more pounds than recommended are most susceptible, researchers say.

FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk - 2/22/2010
Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur rare thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear.

Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans - 2/19/2010
Ecological, physiological similarities provide basis for insights, expert says.

Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar - 2/17/2010
Researchers who did tests in mice suggest need for human trials.

Small Increase in Diabetes Risk Noted in Statin Patients - 2/16/2010
For many, benefits of lowering cholesterol outweigh drugs´ downsides, researchers say.

Most Americans Think It´s Others Who Are Unhealthy - 2/16/2010
Survey found most people thought they were fine, while their docs disagreed.

Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk - 2/8/2010
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say.

Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep - 2/4/2010
Device kept blood sugar of children, teens stable longer than ´manual´ method.

Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function - 2/2/2010
Combined screening method spotted more high-risk patients, study found.