Most of World's Adults Consume...

Most of World's Adults Consume Too Much Salt, Study Finds

FDA Approves New Type 2 Diabetes Drug

Invokana works by blocking reabsorption of glucose in body

The first in a new class of type 2 diabetes drugs was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Invokana (canaglifozin) tablets are to be taken, in tandem with a healthy diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meters Recalled

The LifeScan unit of Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling almost 2 million of its OneTouch Verio blood glucose meters because they malfunction at extremely high blood glucose levels.

1 in 9 Young Adults at Risk for COPD

Smoking Linked to Rising Rates of Lung Disease

High-dose Statins 'Raise Risk...

High-dose Statins 'Raise Risk of Serious Kidney Problems'

High-dose statins taken by millions of people are putting them at increased risk of potentially fatal kidney problems, researchers are warning.

Taking strong doses of simvastatin, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin increases the risk of being hospitalised with a condition called acute kidney injury, or AKI, by 34 per cent on average, found the Canadian team.

Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade?

Reducing salt in Americans' diets would save hundreds of thousands of lives over 10 years, according to a new study.

More Sugar in Food Supply = More Diabetes

It's a common belief that type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. While it's not nearly that simple, a new study bolsters the connection between the disorder and sugar consumption.

Asthma May Raise Risk of COPD, Emphysema

Asthma Patients May Be Up to 17 Times More Likely to Develop Incurable Lung Diseases

Tai Chi Benefits People With COPD

Graceful Exercise Increases Endurance, Balance, and Quality of Life