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Caffeine or Not, Coffee May Cut Diabetes Risk
Drinking six cups of coffee a day may seem extreme to some, but it could cut the risk of getting diabetes. For those worried about caffeine intake, decaf may work just as well.
Teens' Bad Breakfast Habits Linked to Future Health
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. New research may add more support to that claim, especially when it comes to teens.
Diabetes Tops List of Latino Health Concerns
Latinos are at a particularly high risk of developing diabetes, and it seems the condition is a large concern for this group.
Preventing Disease with Exercise
Your health care provider may emphasize the importance of exercise, but exactly how important is physical activity for staying healthy?
Benefits of Cholesterol Rx Outweighed Diabetes Risk
Deciding how to treat a condition like high cholesterol can be tough, especially when some treatment options have been tied to an increased risk of other health problems.
Possible Diabetes Protection in Chocolate, Tea and Berries
Enjoying a hot cup of tea with some chocolate and raspberries may do more than satisfy a sweet tooth; it also may help lower one’s risk of developing diabetes.
Fifty Years Later, Work Remains to Curb Smoking
Fifty years ago, the US Surgeon General first warned of the dangerous effects of smoking. On the anniversary of that announcement, the current Surgeon General has released new data.
A Fishy Diet May Lower Diabetes Risk
Fish is commonly referred to as “brain food,” and now research is also showing that it may help prevent some chronic diseases like diabetes.
A Paradox Lost: Weight Was No Plus With Diabetes
While some studies have shown that diabetes patients who are overweight may have a lower risk of dying (known as the “obesity paradox”), being bigger may not tip the scales in your favor.
Boosting Muscle to Lower Diabetes Risk in Women
Research has shown that aerobic exercise can help lower diabetes risk, and it seems muscle-strengthening exercises may be just has helpful.