Health News

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.
Take a Break from Eating
How can not eating food be healthy, you ask? Well, new research shows that fasting may be good for your heart and diabetics.
Keep Your Feet
If you have diabetes, your feet may not be getting the blood they need. The good news is that the number of diabetes-related amputations is decreasing, according to new research.
Ain't She Sweet?
It is an ironic finding that a nautral sweetener may fight diabetes. New research says not all sweeteners are created equal.