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Amino Acids to Zinc: A Glossary of Nutrition Terms
By Jessie Szalay published
Anxious about antioxidants? Perplexed by polysaccharides? This guide will help you navigate the world of nutrition and health.

People with Type 2 Diabetes Fall into 3 Distinct Groups, Study Finds
By Jesse Emspak published
People with Type 2 diabetes can have a wide array of symptoms, but a new study finds that based on these symptoms, patients can be divided into a few distinct groups.

Cutting Sugar Made Obese Kids Healthier in 10 Days
By Christopher Wanjek published
There's no longer any doubt that consuming added sugar contributes to a litany of chronic diseases in children, researchers say.

Diabetes Blood Test Urged for All Overweight US Adults
By Cari Nierenberg published
All overweight and obese adults in the U.S. should get routine tests to check their blood sugar levels, new recommendations say.

Common Pregnancy Complications Tied to Heart Disease Deaths Later On
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Women who experience complications during pregnancy may face an increased risk of heart disease later on, a new study suggests.

Why Diet Soda Could Sink Your Diet
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Drinking diet soda may go hand in hand with indulging in extra cookies or french fries, a new study suggests.

Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Developing High Blood Sugar
By Sara G. Miller published
Smoking pot may increase risk for prediabetes.

Half of American Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
By Rachael Rettner published
In 2011 to 2012, more than 12 percent of U.S. adults had diabetes, and 38 percent had prediabetes, a new study finds.
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