May 22, 2013
Long-chain fatty acids in fish oil boost circulating adiponectin levels.
May 07, 2013
There is a direct correlation between testosterone and metabolic syndrome, mental function, libido, erectile dysfunction, bone density, and overall energy.
April 04, 2013
Are there any studies that support eliminating foods like sugar, milk and wheat to improve Hashimoto disease symptoms?
April 01, 2013
The FDA has approved canagliflozin, the first sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, to treat type 2 diabetes.
March 25, 2013
Those who transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care before the age of 21 have 2.5-fold increased odds for poor gylcemic control.
March 22, 2013
Only about 11% of the estimated 79 million Americans who had prediabetes in 2009-2010 identified as such.
March 07, 2013
Omega-3 supplements can help constipation in postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
March 05, 2013
The seeds of the fenugreek plant, which are used for medicinal purposes, contain saponins, alkaloids and other antioxidants.
February 14, 2013
Primarily used in food and drink packaging, ingestion of bisphenol A has recently been linked to obesity, diabetes, and reproductive disorders.
February 06, 2013
The ADA has changed systolic BP goals based on results from meta-analyses that show little additional benefit to achieving more aggressive targets.
February 01, 2013
Researchers identify seven myths and six presumptions perpetuated in social media and scientific literature.
January 28, 2013
The FDA has approved Nesina, Oseni, and Kazano as adjuncts to diet and exercise for treating adults with type 2 diabetes.
January 03, 2013
Only obese people with a BMI of 35 or higher have a significantly higher risk for death than normal weight people, findings from a metaanalysis suggest.
November 23, 2012
Minerals in tap and bottled water can deactivate some of the hormones in thyroid medication.
November 14, 2012
Diabetes treatments have come a long way, but continual efforts are needed to make the disease easier to manage and more affordable.
November 08, 2012
Consuming soy products and fiber did not prevent the onset of hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
October 08, 2012
Bisphenol A exposure during pregnancy linked to lower maternal thyroxine, male neonatal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, but effects may be transient.
October 02, 2012
Can thyroid hormone replacement therapy affect bone density?
October 01, 2012
A patient has elevated creatine and fasciculations. Could an electrolyte imbalance be the cause?
September 28, 2012
Adults who were normal weight at the time of type 2 diabetes diagnosis had a higher risk of death those who are overweight or obese.
September 24, 2012
Two clinicians disagree on a diagnosis after reviewing two-hour oral glucose tolerance test results. Who is correct?
September 21, 2012
Obese black children may have an increased risk for high blood pressure compared with obese white children, research suggests.
September 20, 2012
A small overall reduction the average BMI of U.S. adults could improve projected obesity trends.
September 19, 2012
Excess visceral body fat distribution and biomarkers for insulin resistance are better predictors of diabetes in obese individuals than weight alone.
September 18, 2012
Children and adolescents who have higher concentrations of urinary bisphenol A, a manufactured chemical found in plastics and consumer products, have significantly higher odds of being obese.
September 06, 2012
Reductions in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were lower among patients with diabetes compared with other clopidogrel (Plavix) users.
August 10, 2012
Diabetes risk only increased in those with one or more major risk factors.
August 02, 2012
A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes has a hemoglobin (Hb) A1c of 12.2% and glucose 350 mg/dL, despite increasing insulin (glargine [Lantus]) to 25 units. What else can be done to lower blood sugar?
July 24, 2012
Could a vegetarian diet be contributing to an older woman's alopecia?
July 24, 2012
How should a primary care clinician follow-up after performing a lipid profile on an obese pediatric patient?
