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December 12, 2023

What determines the size of our feet? Here's what goes into it — and what can change it

How is foot size determined — and what do you need to know about it? A doctor of podiatric medicine weighed in on the facts about feet and how we need to take care of them.

December 2, 2023

I’m a doctor living with diabetes and I learned 3 key points about the disease and mental health

I'm a doctor but I also have Type 1 diabetes and I better understand the connection between the disease and mental health. Here are the three essential points you should know.

November 16, 2023

Former director sues American Diabetes Association, alleging 'pay-to-play' scheme with Splenda

An ex-American Diabetes Association director has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of firing her for objecting to a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving the sweetener Splenda.

November 8, 2023

Diabetes screening may be as simple as speaking into smartphone with new AI app, researchers say

Getting screened for type 2 diabetes could soon be as simple as speaking into your smartphone. Researchers have developed an AI model that uses a 10-second voice recording to predict diabetes risk.

October 21, 2023

Your diabetes risk may double if you eat this food twice a week, say Harvard researchers

Just two servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study found. Substituting plant-based proteins was linked to a reduced diabetes risk.

October 12, 2023

Here's what you need to know about vision loss and how to show support for the visually impaired

Visual impairments can happen at birth but can also develop throughout life. A person with vision loss cannot gain normal eyesight, even with corrective lenses.

October 8, 2023

COVID hospitalizations are still a ‘public health threat’ for America's older adults, says CDC

Older adults remain at a higher risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19, according to a new report from the CDC. Two doctors weighed in on the findings.

September 29, 2023

Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals

Hyperglycemia could be a major side effect of the oral medication alpelisib that is used by breast cancer patients, according to a study from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

September 24, 2023

Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, says new study: 'Important' findings

New research reveals that people with a history of depression are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Joe Whittington weighed in on the findings.

September 23, 2023

Type 2 diabetes a much greater risk for 'night owls' than for early birds, a 'startling' new study finds

A new study revealed that night owls are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early birds. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine doctor, discussed the findings.