Diabetes

New research from the University of South Australia finds that higher egg consumption is positively associated with a risk of diabetes. The study was conducted on a total of 8,545 Chinese adults aged ≥18. China has seen an increase…

Maybe you know someone who is a diabetic. Probably, you haven’t seen their illness affect them too much, because they are able to control it with widely-available, affordable medications and lifestyle changes. About a year ago a new friend…

Stress is the number one factor that can have a negative influence on our overall health. When it is present on a long-term basis, it can wreak havoc on mental and emotional health, exacerbating physical problems as well. Many studies…

If you’re asking yourself throughout the day, every day, why you’re so tired, you might want to take a quick glance over these conditions. Chronic exhaustion can be indicative of a number of different health issues, and you’ll want to seek…

Fructose has long been on the short list for execution by nutritionists, dietitians and physicians alike. The sugar compound, found most frequently in the American diet as high fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, has been linked to various…

Do you have a cat? Is the recent Internet craze around cats and toxo freaking you out, too? It got me spooked for a minute. Then I remembered there are all kinds of reasons why I do own -and adore- my little feline fluffball and, as it…

It can be especially hard to start exercising, but it was only 10,000 years ago that humans were on the move 10 to 14 miles every day. Evolution can bring all kinds of beautiful things: we don’t have to travel 10 to 14 miles by foot every…

Your snoring is not only annoying your partner - it is also harming your mind and body. Because snoring decreases both the quality and quantity of your sleep, it can contribute to depression, weight gain, heart disease, mental health…

The Internet has been abuzz lately with the news that coffee reverses the effects of alcohol. If you’re just skimming headlines, you might think that your morning cuppa can cure your hangover and protect you from any other damage created…

Type 1 diabetes affects more than 1.25 million people in the US alone, and more people are being diagnosed every year. Type 1 diabetes in characterized by the body's inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin, which is produced in the…