By Ashik Siddique | Apr 02, 2013 05:43 PM EDT
Low levels of melatonin, associated with sleep disturbances, predicted type 2 diabetes risk in a group of Boston women. Could poor sleep lead to diabetes?
By Jonathan Weiss | Feb 06, 2013 01:04 PM EST
Scientists are testing a vaccine to slow down the progression of the disease in hopes that such a breakthrough will help millions.
By Makini Brice | Jan 30, 2013 08:47 PM EST
With obesity on the rise, type 2 diabetes has become a growing public health concern.
By Makini Brice | Jan 16, 2013 02:31 PM EST
A UK organization, Diabetics with Eating Disorders, is fighting to get a new condition added to the books: diabulimia.
By Christine Hsu | Jan 14, 2013 01:57 PM EST
Scientists have discovered the ultimate brew that they say is healthier than coffee or tea: a tea made from coffee leaves.
By Makini Brice | Jan 11, 2013 04:05 PM EST
A study has found that the protective benefits of a 'pear shape' have been overstated. In fact, they are more myth than reality.
By Makini Brice | Jan 09, 2013 03:16 PM EST
Researchers found that many parasitic worms secrete a sugar-based anti-inflammatory molecule called glycan that may fight many of the disorders related to obesity.
By Amber Moore | Jan 04, 2013 04:14 PM EST
Sitting less and moving more can help people manage diabetes. Researchers offer tips that can help people stay active.
By Amber Moore | Dec 13, 2012 07:38 PM EST
Poor eating habits and low levels of physical activity are damaging health of millions of Americans.
By Amber Moore | Dec 12, 2012 12:39 PM EST
Many people in the U.S. are gradually losing their eye-sight due to conditions associated with nonrefractive visual impairments and type 2 diabetes.
By Makini Brice | Dec 12, 2012 09:48 AM EST
Researchers from Harvard Medical School may be on to a treatment that will help people overcome obesity and lower their risk for diabetes in one fell swoop.
By Amber Moore | Dec 10, 2012 11:48 AM EST
People with diabetes have almost 50 percent higher risk of a heart attack, says a new analysis from UK.
By Christine Hsu | Dec 04, 2012 03:07 PM EST
Drinking coffee may help ward off diabetes, according to new research.
By Amber Moore | Dec 03, 2012 10:27 AM EST
People who have diabetes and ovarian cancer have better chances of surviving the cancer if they take diabetes drug metformin.
By Makini Brice | Nov 27, 2012 04:54 PM EST
A novel treatment for diabetes could be a cure for the life-threatening condition.
