Tag: diabetes

5 Myths About Sugar That May Surprise...

When you were a little kid, your mother probably warned you about sugar “rotting your teeth,” but with a quick...

December 6, 2017

Controlling Diabetes: One Young Woman’s Success Story

A type 2 diabetes diagnosis from her primary care physician shocked Kay Nurse when she was in her 30s. Although...

November 29, 2017

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Truly Have Health...

If you haven’t heard or read on social media or in health-related articles about the benefits of apple cider vinegar,...

October 17, 2017

Roundup: Sugary Drinks Plus Protein-Rich Meals Add...

Eating meals that are high in protein can be good for you. But mixing protein-rich meals with sugary drinks could...

July 28, 2017

Your Body Shape and Your Health

All fat is not equal. When it comes to people who are overweight or obese, those with the most concentration...

April 26, 2017

Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise Among...

A concerning new byproduct of the obesity epidemic among children and teenagers is the relatively new rise of type 2...

April 17, 2017

Diabetes Alert Day: Find Out Now If...

When it comes to diabetes in the U.S., the rate of new cases has finally slowed, say U.S. public health...

March 28, 2017

Roundup: Poor U.S. Diets Linked to Half...

Americans are not eating enough healthy foods, such as nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and seafood rich with omega-3...

March 10, 2017

Heart Palpitations: When is it Serious?

Having heart palpitations is often associated with a racing heart beat. But the term covers other irregularities related to the...

February 13, 2017

Your Family History, Your Health

Science has proven that our overall health and the risks for developing certain conditions mirror those of our family members....

November 29, 2016

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