Losing out on too much sleep can cause the munchies, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Medicine.
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Losing 5 Percent of Your Body Weight is Enough to Improve Health
Shedding just 5 percent of your body weight can bring about significant health improvements, according to a new study published in Cell Press.
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Diabetic Bread May Be a Thing of the Future
A natural plant pigment extract could be the ticket to creating "diabetic" bread, according to new research from the National University of Singapore.
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Mindfulness Linked to Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Having a high degree of "mindfulness" could influence your blood sugar levels for the better, according to a new study from Brown University.
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Verapamil Shows Promise for Diabetes
A calcium-channel blocker drug that is normally used to treat high blood pressure may also be helpful in treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a new stu
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Lack of Sleep Can Cause Diabetes in Teen Boys
Teen boys who don't get enough sleep could be at risk for insulin resistance, according to new research from Penn State University.
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Long-term safety of diabetes drug?
Long-term safety concerns about the drug liraglutide suggest that more studies are needed to assess the risks of this type of medication, according to new research
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Couch Potato? Your Brain May Be Smaller Later in Life
If you're not active enough in middle age, your brain may shrink, according to a new study.
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Eat More of This Food if You Have Diabetes
A simple tweak to your diet may help to improve your vitamin D levels if you have type 2 diabetes, a new study reports.
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Wearable Devices Aren't Always Reliable for Health Tracking
Wearable devices used to count calories, add steps or track fitness progress may not be the most reliable way to get healthy, a new study reports.