Breakthroughs on the Brink: Turning the Tide on MS
Richard Burt, M.D. appears to have reversed the neurological dysfunction of early-stage multiple sclerosis patients by using the patients’ own adult stem cells, thereby “resetting” their immune systems.
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Workouts, Meals, and Tips for Living with Diabetes
What does exercise do for diabetes? Check out five effects of physical activity and new resources for managing diabetes.
Taking Charge of Diabetes
A new cookbook offers easy-to-prepare recipes to keep blood glucose levels and heart health in check. Try the Salad Greens with Hoisin-Plum Dressing or the Goat Cheese and Garlic Spread to start.
The Whole-Grain Promise
Scientists are unlocking the secrets of what may be the world’s most healthful grain.
The Future of Medicine is Now
The inventor tinkering in a garage and coming up with a better mousetrap is a cherished American image. These days, that tinkering is likely to take place at a sophisticated computer or high-powered microscope. But no matter how they do their work, scientists continue to come up with ingenious and useful advances. Here are a [...]
Discoveries in Diabetes
This surprising discovery provides clues about what goes awry when diabetes develops. Solving the Diabetes Puzzle An international scientific consortium reports that at least six previously undetected genetic variants are involved in type 2 diabetes, boosting to 16 the total number of genetic risk factors associated with increased risk of the disease. The surprising discovery [...]
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