High Cholesterol Linked to Tendon Trouble

Chronic inflammation could explain possible connection, researchers theorize

People with Type 2 diabetes fall into 3 distinct groups, study finds

Type 2 diabetes doesn't affect every person who has it in exactly the same way, but now, a new study shows that people with Type 2 diabetes can be divided into a few distinct groups.

Poor Sleep Might Harm Kidneys, Study Suggests

Five hours or less a night linked to reduced organ function in women

Lack of sleep may be a gateway to kidney disease, at least for women, a new study suggests.

Snoring, apnea linked to diabetes risk in older adults

Seniors with nighttime breathing issues like snoring or sleep apnea often have high blood sugar and may be almost twice as likely as sound sleepers to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.

Two new kidney cancer drugs 'work'

Two new therapies for hard to treat advanced kidney cancer could change treatment of the disease, say experts at the European Cancer Congress.

Both drugs increased survival in trials which are also published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Lab-grown Kidneys Work in Animals

Scientists say they are a step closer to growing fully functioning replacement kidneys, after promising results in animals.

When transplanted into pigs and rats, the kidneys worked, passing urine just like natural ones.

Study backs more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure

A major new study shows treating high blood pressure more aggressively than usual cuts the risk of heart disease and death in people over age 50, the National Institutes of Health said Friday.

The Most Dangerous Sweeteners If You Have Diabetes

Sugar is the worst stuff that you eat or drink. It’s not good for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for anyone who has diabetes. It raises our blood sugar and increases our weight without giving us any nutrients in return. Sugar is insidious too because it’s disguised under at least 56 different names.

Blood Pressure: How Low to Go?

When it comes to treating high blood pressure, lower is better, a new study shows.

The study, which was stopped early on Friday because the results were so clear and positive for one group of patients, found that getting high blood pressure back down to normal levels -- at least 120/80 -- dramatically cuts the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths compared to currently recommended BP targets.

Smoking worsens diabetes complications, but quitting may help

People with type 2 diabetes who smoke have significantly higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and death than diabetic non-smokers, a new study shows.

They also had higher risks of clogged arteries, heart failure, and reduced blood flow to the limbs.