A drug commonly used to slow the loss of central vision has shown promise in stemming a common precursor of blindness in diabetics, which involves the same central light-sensitive area of retina, scientists report.

New study suggests that just twice a week resistance training is helpful for maintaining control of blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

PYY nasal spray trial demonstrates it produces satiety and a 30% reduction in calorie intake.

For older people with diabetes, the condition does not increase the likelihood that they’ll develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology.

Increasing ‘lean microbiota can help in reducing obesity.

Patients treated with ezetimibe/simvastatin, 10/20 mg/d achieved significantly greater mean reductions in LDL-C levels (-53.6%) than those treated with atorvastatin, 10 mg/d (-38.3%; or 20 mg/d (-44.6%).

TGF-beta gene expression is a potential mechanism of the renoprotective effect of renin-angiotensin blockade.

U.S. researchers reported that soy yogurt, especially with fruit in it, may help control both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Children with celiac disease have a higher likelihood of a subsequent diagnosis of type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes — approximately 3-fold higher — than the general population.

A new cardiovascular drug screening has identified existing anti-hypertensive agents capable of preventing cognitive decline and amyloid neuropathology associated with Alzheimer’s disease.