Health News

Diabetes Changes Its Identity
Right now, type 2 diabetes is considered a metabolic disease, or a disease that affects the process of how your body uses fuel. However, researchers have made a discovery that may change how we treat diabetes.
Overweight and Under the Knife
Past studies have shown that obese people have a lower risk of complications after surgery. However, new research shows that obese people with related health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes are more likely to have problems after surgery.
Diabetes Collides with Body Mass Index
Current  body mass index ( BMI) recommendations may not be right for avoiding diabetes and obesity related disorders.
Victory for Vegetarians
Your diet can heavily effect your chance of getting certain diseases. A new study shows that people with a vegetarian diet may have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome - the name for all the factors that increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
How Fatty Foods Lead to Diabetes
In the past, researchers have found links between diabetes and saturated fat - a type of fat that can increase the risk of heart disease. Now, a new study explains this disfunctional connection.
Diabetes Increases Risks of Cancer
A new study shows that avoiding or controlling diabetes may reduce risks of developing or dying from cancer.
Looking for Disease in the BMI Crystal Ball
It is already known that being overweight or obese can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. New research shows that it is possible to predict a teenager's risk by looking at their Body Mass Index (BMI) - a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Disease Fighting Tangerines
Tangerines are not just deliciously sweet fruits, they are also good for you. New research shows that tangerines can help protect against obesity and other health problems.
Bariatric Surgery Risk Calculator
Obesity is a national health problem that causes significant illness and disability. A new method for determining the risk for complications from bariatric surgery may steer more physicians and patients towards considering it as an option. 
There's a Secret to Surviving Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to many other health problems, including eye, kidney, and heart disease. Researchers have found that some people with type 1 diabetes may have a natural protection against these serious complications.