Sixty minutes daily of physical activity seven days a week is recommended for women just to maintain weight….

China has overtaken India as the global epicenter of the diabetes epidemic after a study showed twice as many Chinese are afflicted with the disease as previously estimated….

The modern Western lifestyle is characterized by the consumption of high-heat-treated foods because of their characteristic taste and flavor. However, it has been shown that…

I spent a good amount of time in front of the computer this week reading about the new Healthcare bill passed by Congress last weekend. Just when I thought I had it all figured out there were a couple of things that had to be resolved by the House and …

Glucose Tracker From the American Heart Association, download and print this week-at-a-glance chart for your patients to record their glucose levels. There’s even a space to jot down questions.  Glucose Tracker

GeLuscious gel moisturizing booties These moisturizing terry booties, contain a polymer gel lining which releases a combination of skin nourishing hydrators, which include jojoba oil, vitamin E, avocado oil (vitamin A), olive oil, and other vitamins, nutrients, and essential oils that help soften the feet and reduce the risk of …

Zocor (simvastatin) — increased risk of muscle injury with high doses: FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that, based on review of data from a large clinical trial and other sources, there is an increased risk of muscle injury in patients taking the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering …

Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk: Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say. The common skin ailment psoriasis may boost the risk for heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular woes, probably through a shared inflammatory response, a new Danish study found. After …

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Patients with Diabetes and Tight Glycemic Control: Uncontrolled diabetes can impair the ability to drive, and lead to serious complications. Careful diabetic control is a standard of good practice, but in this study, patients with the tightest control of glucose levels as measured with HbA1c levels …

Selenium Shields Against Diabetes: Scientists have found evidence that older men with higher levels of selenium are less likely to suffer from dysglycemia, or improper blood-sugar metabolism. Researchers studied 1,162 French adults for nine years, checking their levels of selenium and monitoring whether they developed blood-sugar problems. According to their …