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Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body’s Internal Clock
Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle

Discovery May Pave Way to Better Diabetes Care
Newly discovered gene affects insulin resistance, study finds

Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Women much more likely to develop PAD if they had constellation of other symptoms, researchers found

Cell Conversion Shows Promise for Diabetes Treatment
But researchers must figure out how to keep new beta cells under control

Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
In lab studies, intermittent calorie restriction led to dramatic decrease in tumors

Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer
Study finds strong association in postmenopausal women

Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Higher levels of adiponectin linked in studies to lower incidence of type 2 diabetes

Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
Study finds increased risk for postmenopausal women

Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
How they differ