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Losing weight after diabetes diagnosis has lasting benefits

Recent research shows that people who are newly diagnosed with type II diabetes can gain better control over their health if they lose weight. While ... Read More »

Poor diet during pregnancy can cause long-term damage

It isn't surprising that pregnant women are supposed to eat healthfully. Good nutrition will help a baby develop properly. But did you know that poor ... Read More »

Frog skin holds key to diabetes treatment

Believe it or not, skin secretions from a South American frog stimulate insulin release. Scientists are hard at work on a synthetic version of the ... Read More »

Could your house be making you fat? Environmental triggers and obesity

It lurks in your favorite easy chair, your hair dryer, even your microwave ... what is it? It's a chemical known as polybrominated diphenyl (PBDE). ... Read More »

Trying to lose weight? Stop drinking soda

Did you know there are 450 different types of soda sold in the United States today? If you're like many Americans, chances are you've had one already ... Read More »

One in ever 523 kids in the U.S. has diabetes

Ever wonder why there seems to be more portly kids these days? Many places I visit and shop at show me an increasing amount of young kids and ... Read More »