More bad news, diet soda drinkers: data presented recently at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Scientific Sessions suggest that diet drinks may actually contribute to weight gain and that the artificial sweeteners in …
Diabetes
Why Being Thin Doesn’t Always Mean Being Healthy
If there’s a universal truth in health news lately, it’s that being overweight isn’t good for your health. Extra weight, especially in the form of fat, can lead to heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, among …
Studies: By Surgery or Diet, Weight Loss Helps Reverse Type 2
In two new studies, researchers offer evidence that weight-loss surgery or a severely restricted-calorie diet could help some people reverse their diabetes.
Study: High-Dose Statins May Raise the Risk of Diabetes Slightly
High doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may protect patients from heart attack, but a new analysis of five previous clinical trials finds that they may also increase patients’ risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Too Much TV Linked With Disease and Early Death
If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend at least some portion of your day in front of the TV. After work and sleep, watching TV is our most common everyday activity — the average American watches five hours daily. …
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Study: Diet Soda May Not Raise Risk of Diabetes After All
Previous studies have linked drinking diet soda with a higher risk of diabetes, among other health problems. But a large, long-term study bucks the trend, suggesting that diet sodas and other artificially sweetened drinks won’t …
Family MattersPediatric Genetics
Genetic Testing for Kids: Is It a Good Idea?
With the advent of new genetic tests, it’s increasingly easy to gauge whether you’re predisposed to developing certain conditions — diabetes, say, or breast cancer. For adults, that knowledge can be simultaneously …
A Silver Bullet for Weight Loss? Maybe
If there’s one certainty about weight loss, it’s that there is no magic pill that can melt off your excess pounds.
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Why Smoking Is Especially Bad If You Have Diabetes
Smoking is a health hazard for anyone, but for people with diabetes or a high risk of developing the disease, lighting up can contribute to serious health complications.
A Drug To Treat Diabetes Before It Begins
A new study shows that people who are high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes may be able to prevent the disease by taking pioglitazone (sold as Actos), a common drug for diabetes treatment. But experts say that doesn’t mean …