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Common Sugar Substitute May Actually Increase Your Appetite
A new study finds sucralose, the primary sweetener in Splenda, changes brain activity related to hunger. Researchers say the results could be stronger cravings.
How Many Americans Reach the Age of 70 with Healthy Bodies and Brains?
What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.
Are Continuous Glucose Monitors Giving Inaccurate Info to Health-Conscious Adults?
A new study finds healthy adults using CGMs are getting info that could lead to harmful dietary choices.
Most Americans Keep Health Issues Secret from Their Boss, New Poll Finds
According to a new survey, the majority of adult workers in the U.S. are battling at least one chronic health condition that may need to be managed on the job -- but most aren’t telling their employers.
Nutrient Deficiencies Common in People with Type 2 Diabetes
A new study finds nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes suffer from multiple nutrient deficiencies
How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes?
A new study finds using GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat obesity in otherwise healthy adults is safe and very effective.
Rating the Best Diets for 2025
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
A Short, Two-Question Survey Can Tell You a Lot About Your Risk for 19 Chronic Diseases
In a new study, a simple exercise survey revealed patients who get at least 150 minutes of exercise per week have much lower odds of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and more.
Dark Chocolate May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds
People who eat 5 servings per week of dark chocolate have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Harvard.
Moderate Drinking Does Not Protect Against Heart Disease or Diabetes, New Study Finds
A large, new study on the impact of alcohol on heart disease and diabetes finds there’s no benefit to moderate drinking.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs May Protect Stroke Survivors from Future Attacks, Study Finds
New research shows GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, and SGLT2 inhibitors, like Farxiga, help lower the risk of secondary stroke, heart attack and death in stroke survivors.
Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes
A new report from the CDC finds 15.8% of adults in the U.S. has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – and rates in men are higher than in women.
Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
Teenage Weight-Loss Surgery Leads to Long-Lasting Health Benefits, New Study Finds
A new study finds obese teens who undergo bariatric surgery sustain major health benefits 10 years after the procedure -- including remission from type 2 diabetes, significant weight loss and lower blood pressure.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study finds type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide have much lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of weight, gender or age.
People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Follow a Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Discontinue Medication, New Study Finds
Eating low-carb may help patients with mild type 2 diabetes recover function in their beta cells, which produce and release insulin, researchers say.
Steroid Treatment May Double Your Risk for Diabetes, Study Finds
A new study finds patients who take prescription steroids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes.
Some "Healthy" Foods Are Now Being Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in Children
A new study finds infants and young kids who eat a lot of fruit, oats and rye have significantly higher odds of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which can lead to eye, heart, nerve and kidney problems.
Could Ozempic and Wegovy Soon Be Available as a Once-a-Month Injection?
Researchers are now testing a new semaglutide delivery platform that combines the medication with a special hydrogel to achieve sustained release over one month or longer.
Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds
Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.
A Good Night’s Sleep May Be Especially Important for Overweight Adults
A new study finds overweight people who stay awake too late face higher odds of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Meat-Heavy Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new global study finds daily consumption of processed meat or unprocessed red meat significantly raises the odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes Does Not Raise a Woman’s Risk for Breast Cancer After Pregnancy, a New Study Finds
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face no higher odds of developing premenopausal or postmenopausal breast cancer, according to researchers.
Who’s Using GLP-1 Medications? Study Finds Major Shift in Patient Population
A new study finds GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being prescribed more often for obesity than type 2 diabetes.
Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US
A new study finds eating less meat – both processed and unprocessed -- could significantly lower diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer rates in the US.
Doctors Could Soon Use Your Facial Temperature to Diagnose Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Researchers say they’ve developed a new technology that may lead to healthier aging and early detection of chronic diseases.
A Diet Filled with Ultra-Processed Foods May Cut Years Off Your Life
In a new study, middle-aged adults who consumed more ultra-processed foods were 10% more likely to suffer an early death, particularly from heart disease and diabetes.