Children's 'healthy' foods higher in sugar, salt and fat than regular foods
Foods that are marketed to children in some UK grocery stores are less healthy than what mom and dad are eating, according to a new study from the University of Her
Science and Research
Health departments that use Twitter can better educate patients, study says
Social media is becoming an important tool that health care networks can use to disseminate information to patients.
Science and Research
Diabetes and blindness: Americans know the danger but aren't getting eye exams
Research released today by the American Diabetes Association proves that awareness doesn't always spur action.
Diabetes
10 Facts About Latent Autoimmune Diabetes
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, or LADA, has long been classified as simply “the other diabetes.”
Having diabetes doesn't mean you can't throw a fiesta and indulge in some tasty, traditional Mexican food.
Prevention
Obesity in early 20s might be a death sentence
While childhood obesity might be the talk of the town, young adulthood could be a critical time for maintaining a healthy weight - and staying alive past middle age
Diabetic Celebrities
Sherri Shepherd of 'The View' says diabetes saved her life
Sherri Shepherd, comedian and co-host of "The View," says that having type 2 diabetes was indeed a blessing in disguise.
Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin E could fight obesity-related liver disease
In a sort of "accidental" scientific discovery, researchers found that vitamin E might be a potent weapon against obesity-related liver disease.
Prevention
Diabetes breakthrough? Hormone discovered that holds hope for treatment
