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Treatment with infliximab (Remicade) appears to reduce the insulin resistance that is common among patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases.

Annual prescription costs for people 20 and older with metabolic syndrome averaged $4,116 last year, 4.2 times the average amount spent on drugs for that age group.

Obese people may be “super-sizing” more than just their waistline.

Results indicate people may consume more calories after exercising in cold water.

In men myocardial infarction increases the risk of death from heart disease more so than diabetes, but in women diabetes is a greater mortality threat.

A systematic review of published studies over 10 years

They found that many activated genes are likely linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A drug derived from lizard saliva has been approved by U.S. regulators to treat diabetes in patients who have not responded to other treatments, the drug’s developers, Eli Lilly and Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc., said on Friday. See special this week’s feature. Lizard Spit leads to Improved Glucose Control

Exercise and Well-Being: A Review of Mental and Physical Health Benefits Associated With Physical Activity

Glycemic control is improved following the addition of SUs to MF, but deterioration resumes as early as 6 months.