Dr. Paul Lam, is a practicing physician and Tai Chi master. He has written a new book “Tai Chi for Diabetes” and our current intern Irene Lelekis, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate University of Florida College of Pharmacy, has experienced what the book has to offer and shares her reasons that …

Scientists discovered disturbances in lipid and amino acid metabolism in children who later progressed to type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes. The alterations preceded the autoimmune response by months to years. The study may prompt new approaches for prediction and prevention of type 1 diabetes in pre-autoimmune phase …

New panic attacks or disorders are linked to an increased risk for subsequent coronary heart disease (CHD) and myocardial infarction (MI) in younger people, according to the results of a new study.

Trilipix (fenofibric acid) is the first and only fibrate indicated for use in combination with a statin for controlling cholesterol. ilipix In combination with a statin, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides all improved in study.

Taking a walk instead of turning on the TV may help African-American women lower their risk of type 2 diabetes, a large study suggests. Watching 5+ hours of TV a day increases risk of diabetes by 86%. Walking 40 minutes a day reduces the risk for diabetes by 33%.

Carbohydrate (CHO)-restricted diets have been recommended for weight loss and to prevent obesity, but their long-term effects have not been fully elucidated. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of long-term (>1 year) consumption of a low-CHO high-fat diet.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy appears to be associated with a lower than expected prevalence of cancer and peptic ulcer disease in adults with diabetes, researchers report.

Patients who lower their waist-to-hip ratio, particularly those who are obese, can decrease their odds of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new report in the Archives of Ophthalmology for November.

Researchers at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh claim to have discovered that a simple system of heart monitoring combined with preventative medicine could save thousands of lives.

Depression may make it harder for people with diabetes to keep their blood sugar levels in check, researchers have found.