At first glance, Sean looks like your typical 12 year old, mesmerized by his video games. But, Sean’s mom, Susan, tells us she knew from when he was just 5 years old, he was different. “He was very unsettled and had problems sitting still in the... (Read more about ADHD CHILDREN & IRON DEFICIENCY)

Its been, 230 years to be exact since we declared our independence from Britain, and subsequently won that war. But in the long run, we may not be better off than the British, at least, when it comes to our health. Talk about the good stuff:... (Read more about Americans VS Brits:)

Cirrhosis of the liver is a disease in which normal functioning living tissue is replaced with fatty and scared tissue. Two major causes of Liver Cirrhosis are Hepatitis C and excessive alcohol consumption over a long period of time. (Read more about Cirrosis)

Diabetes in children is leading to several associated complications, such as obesity. Tim McAleer is only 17 years old but he’s already fighting obesity. Tim suffers from glucose intolerance which is the precursor to of elevated blood sugars. His... (Read more about DIABETES AND CHILDREN)

A new diabetes breathalyzer allows people to have an early indication of whether they are at risk of developing diabetes. Two years ago, 13 year old Lauren Barbiero barely weighed 70 pounds. “I was kind of scared of myself. I wanted myself to... (Read more about DIABETES BREATHALYZER)

If you have no signs of it, what diabetes prevention can you take to ensure that you don’t develop the disease and its associated complications. Two new studies give insight into preventing diabetes, which is a major risk for heart attacks,... (Read more about DIABETES PREVENTION STUDY)

“Following an exercise regimen and watching what I eat has been very helpful,” says diabetes patient, Theodore Lymes. Theodore Lymes has battled diabetes for fifteen years. He says given his poor diet, sedentary lifestyle combined with a family... (Read more about DIABETES TOOLKIT)

Pargluva, a new diabetes drug just approved by the FDA has been shown to, in fact, increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in patients taking it. For patients with Type Two diabetes, which makes up 90 percent of all diabetes... (Read more about Deadly Diabetes Drug)

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. Nearly one-third are unaware that they have the disease. But among the two-thirds... (Read more about Diabetes Lifesaver)

The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is filled with a clear fluid known as aqueous humor. The central part of the eye is also filled with a gel-like substance called vitreous humor. (Read more about Diabetes Retinitis)

No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis, but over the years many theories have been advanced. Endometriosis affects 90 million women worldwide and about 12 million in the United States. (Read more about Endometriosis)

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M. Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Specialist, Diabetic Conditions of the Foot Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder affecting 17 million people in the United States. Many... (Read more about Foot Care for the Diabetic)

As a nurse, Maura Sakovich did extensive research on hormone replacement therapy and the side effects of hormone replacement therapy, to find out how she could get relief once she hit menopause. “There are usually 5 hormones involved- estrogen,... (Read more about HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY)

Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that has received much recent publicity. This is mostly because otherwise healthy baby-boomers who have lead prosperous and clean lifestyles face a threat to their health and perhaps their lives. This... (Read more about Hepatitis - C)

It’s been a long awaited, much talked-about treatment: The first inhaled insulin—Exubera-- is now given the green light to hit the market in the United States. Exubera is designed to keep blood sugars under control around mealtime: it’s taken... (Read more about Inhaled Insulin)

Have you ever wondered how low carb but higher fat diets actually work? Surprisingly, one answer may lie in your liver. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified a liver hormone known as FGF21 which is... (Read more about Low Carb Diet For Diabetes)

There are important new diabetes guidelines just released that instruct most Type 2 diabetics to take cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal is to cut down on their risk for heart attacks and strokes, common killers in this patient population.... (Read more about NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES)

News of a new medicine for diabetes is always encouraging for diabetes patients. Currently there are two major advances in diabetes treatment that are in the final stages of research. There’s no question, the final cure for diabetes will most... (Read more about New Diabetes Medicines)

There’s new evidence that obesity surgery, which helps people lose weight provides significant health benefits that could prolong life and improve quality of life. The study was done in Taiwan, and looked at obese patients in a surgical weight... (Read more about OBESITY SURGERY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME)

Prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common types of cancer among men. The prostate is a male sex organ. It's the size of a walnut and produces the thick fluid in semen. (Read more about Prostate Cancer)

A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors - like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can help slow the onset and severity of dementia... (Read more about Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's)

The thyroid gland lies in front of the neck and has two lobes connected by an isthmus. It is an endocrine organ whose responsibility is to secrete a hormone that controls the body's growth and metabolism. (Read more about The Thyroid)

When you think about dangerous, life-threatening and abused drugs, there’s one which is high on the list which you’ve probably used on many occasions. Believe it or not, Tylenol and the generic versions of it can kill. And the latest research... (Read more about Tylenol Overdose Study)

You’ve almost certainly heard about the obesity trends in America, how we’re all getting fatter--including kids! Now, a disturbing set of data shows how that problem is playing out in terms of very real disease in our young people. It’s one... (Read more about Type 2 Diabetes and Teens)