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January 29, 2016

Maternal obesity, diabetes tied to increased autism risk in kids

Mothers who are obese during pregnancy have almost twice the odds of having a child with autism as women who weigh less, a U.S. study suggests.

January 27, 2016

Weight may influence timing of puberty for boys

The timing of puberty for boys might be influenced by how much they weigh, a U.S. study suggests.

January 27, 2016

Scientists believe they're close to a cure for Type 1 diabetes

Scientists believe they’re closing in on a cure for Type 1 diabetes, and perhaps making daily insulin shots a thing of the past for patients, according to studies published Monday.

January 22, 2016

Classroom standing desks may curb kids' sedentary time

Standing desks in classrooms could be an easy way to help make kids' time in school less sedentary, a new research review suggests.

January 21, 2016

New travel warning, sleep-diabetes link, fish helps baby IQ

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January 21, 2016

Lack of resilience as a teen tied to higher diabetes risk as an adult

Men who have low resistance to psychological stress at age 18 may face considerably higher risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood compared to those better able to handle stress, according to new research.

January 19, 2016

Sleeping in on weekends may help reduce diabetes risk

Getting too little sleep during the week can increase some risk factors for diabetes, but sleeping late on weekends might help improve the picture, a small U.S. study suggests.

January 19, 2016

Future diabetes treatment? Human skin cells coaxed to make insulin

Human skin cells can be reprogrammed to produce the hormone insulin, which could one day help patients better control their diabetes.

January 15, 2016

Warning labels might stop parents from buying sugary drinks

- Warning labels detailing health risks associated with sugary drinks such as diabetes and obesity may convince parents not to buy these beverages for their kids, a U.S. study suggests.

January 14, 2016

Medicine recall, shocking potato risk, midlife crisis myth

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