Are You a Middle-Age Man with High Cholesterol?

First of all, your cholesterol levels are not the final determinant of your heart attack or heart disease risk. Other factors besides cholesterol play a role, such as inflammation which causes cholesterol to oxidize and then lead to heart concerns. That being said, you don’t just want to ignore cholesterol levels. They are a good measure to assess risk and determine if further investigation is needed to determine appropriate treatment.

FDA to Lift Restrictions on Diabetes Drug...

FDA to Lift Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia

Some Doctors Challenge New Statin Guidelines

They say too many people would get the cholesterol-lowering drugs; heart groups defend the recommendations

"Good" Gut Microbes...

"Good" Gut Microbes Also Have Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Useful intestinal bacteria in children already carry antibiotic resistance genes, US researchers discovered. The results of the pilot study have been published in "PLOS One".

Intranasal Insulin May Improve...

Intranasal Insulin May Improve Brain Function in Diabetics

Type 2 diabetics are particularly at risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's. With the intranasal administration of insulin, US researchers hope to have found a treatment to improve cognitive function. The results of the pilot study were published in "Diabetes Care".

Can We Say Goodbye to Diabetes?

Although I am not a diabetic, I was forced to live with the disease as my late wife was diagnosed with the illness. She suffered a lot as she had to start each day by determining her blood sugar level which is not an easy process.

14,000 Patients on Waiting List...

14,000 Patients on Waiting List for Kidney Transplant

Transcription Factor Protects Liver...

Transcription Factor Protects Liver Against Alcohol and Hepatitis

For a long time, scientists have trying to find the answer to the question why few people develop liver damage despite consuming alcohol. According to a US study published in The American Journal of Pathology, the answer lies in the transcription factor FOXO3, which is activated by alcohol and protects against liver injury.

Needle-Free 'Breathalyzer' for Daily Diabetes Testing...

Needle-Free 'Breathalyzer' for Daily Diabetes Testing Shows Promise

Wider Use of Statins 'Disturbing'

Wider use of statins will have minimal benefit and could needlessly expose thousands to severe side effects, doctors warn following change in US prescription guidelines