Common Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Diabetes Risk
Long-term use of a group of commonly used drugs for acid reflux (heartburn) — known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — is linked to...
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Cognitive Impairment Linked to Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Cognitive impairment is linked to the risk for major cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke — and may indicate the need for...
Drinking Coffee Linked to Lower Retinopathy Risk in Type 2
People with type 2 diabetes — especially those under age 65 — may be at lower risk for diabetic retinopathy (eye disease) if they...
Childhood Abuse Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
People who experienced occasional or frequent childhood abuse may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes as adults, according to a new study...
Long-Lived Parents, In-Laws Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2
People with parents who live into their 90s are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes — and so are their spouses, according to...
Lower Birth Weight Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Younger Age
Adults with a lower weight at birth were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes at a younger age — as well as at...
About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk — ScienceDaily
It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease, according to...
Metformin Use in Fathers Linked to Higher Risk for Birth Defects
For men with diabetes who may have children, taking metformin may increase the risk for major birth defects, according to a new study published...
Aspirin and Other Anticoagulants Linked to Lower Retinopathy Risk
Taking aspirin or another anticoagulant drug is linked to a lower risk for diabetic retinopathy (eye disease), according to a new study published in...
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Dementia Risk After Newly Diagnosed Type 2
Getting regular physical activity may reduce the risk of developing dementia in the years following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, according to a...