Lymphatic & Endocrine system Articles

Type 2 diabetics who receive insulin, instead of pills, to control their blood sugar levels after heart attacks live longer, on average 2 years longer. And they don't have to have continuing insulin therapy after getting out of the hospital.

Many type 2 diabetics dread the thought of having to go on insulin, even though insulin is the only medication for diabetes that always works.

The Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa is causing a stir because history shows that 9 out of 10 infected people die due to the infection. With no vaccine or cure available, should people around the world be scared that it may affect them?

After about 20 years with the disease, nearly all diabetics start developing persistent wounds in their feet. New research suggests that a treatment currently used as a "last resort" to avoid amputation is better applied sooner rather than later.

A new study tells us about an alarming rise in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes among American youngsters.

Hepatitis C, one of the most common liver infections, was traditionally considered as very difficult to treat. Recent introduction of new drugs helps to cure most of people diagnosed with this illness.

Many people do not understand all of the factors involved with using the glycemic index and they end up abusing the system. If you are considering using the glycemic index in a diet regimen, take steps to educate yourself on its properties and usage.

New diagnoses of type II diabetes have reached epidemic proportions in every part of the world. Researchers revealed studies finding that 366 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that one person dies of diabetes complications every 7 seconds.

Researchers are now recommending that all ‘baby boomers’ be screened for Hepatitis C, as it has now surpassed HIV as a threat to the health of Americans. According to the CDC and new government data uncovered by research, Hepatitis C is on the rise.

Low doses of a drug currently used to treat lymphoma could offer hope to people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, a new international study finds.