Several factors are fueling an increasing and alarming incidence of chronic kidney disease. Here, a USC expert explains what's causing the rise, as w...
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Here, experts from The USC School of Dentistry talk about a segment of the population at an increased ...
November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to co...
A. While it's true that many studies have shown that married people tend to live longer than unmarried people, finding the exact relationship between...
A. If they are overweight, they may be at risk, according to a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) that found overwei...
It's normal for sweat to have a slight odor, but if you notice a change in your natural scent when exercising, you may want to be screened for diabete...
If you are overweight and at risk for diabetes, losing just 10 or 15 pounds can reduce your risk, says Anne Peters, M.D., director of the USC Clinical...
November is American Diabetes Month. Those with diabetes have special concerns when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. But with a few ...
Despite reported progress in managing diabetes in the United States, the disease remains a national epidemic showing no signs of slowing down. In fact...
While testing blood sugar levels at home can very useful for diabetics, it may be difficult to know how often to do so. Anne Peters, M.D., professor o...
Exercise should be in the same category as eating and sleeping – an essential part of your daily routine, says a USC fitness expert. Take walking, for...
Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved a diet pill for dogs, sparking hope that a miracle weight loss drug for people isn’t far beh...
The hormone insulin, a key part of diabetes, may be the real culprit in everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.
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As more Americans slide toward obesity, researchers and physicians work together to give people the power to control their own health.
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Tom Buchanan’s innovative ideals unravel the process of Type 2 diabetes while his research seeks to prevent disease.
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Whether conquering nature in the laboratory or on a mountain, researcher Robert Chow is up for the challenges of achieving scientific and personal go...