Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center, using a genome-wide association study, have identified a genetic factor linked to the development of
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Pediatric endocrinologist gives iconic ‘Mona Lisa’ a second medical opinion: Refutes cardiologist’s recent hypothesis that ‘Lisa’ had hypothyroidism and psychomotor retardation
Leonardo da Vinci’s world-renowned “Mona Lisa” painting of Lisa Gherardini has captivated millions since it was created in the early
Continue reading »App uses smartphone camera, flashlight to detect diabetes: Same technology that tracks heart rate on popular wearable devices may soon screen for diabetes, too
Type 2 diabetes is among the strongest risk factors for heart disease, yet up to 1 in 3 people living
Continue reading »Artery hardening and thickness not affected by stopping hormone therapy
Heart disease is still the number one killer of US women, and hormone therapy remains a top treatment for menopause
Continue reading »Clocking up 45+ working hours/week linked to heightened risk of diabetes in women: Sticking to a working week of 30-40 hours may help to curb this risk, suggest researchers
Clocking up 45 or more working hours in a week is linked to a heightened risk of diabetes in women,
Continue reading »Delivering insulin in a pill: Technique could replace daily injections for diabetics
Given the choice of taking a pill or injecting oneself with a needle, most of us would opt to regulate
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