Dr. Kathi A. Earles is passionate about working with families and patients battling diabetes, especially within the African-American community. African-Americans have a 77-percent greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes over Caucasian Americans. During the summer months, Dr. Earles recommends taking time to assess family health and arrange diabetes screenings when the following risk factors […]
It’s pretty well known that obesity is linked to a number of health problems, including type 2 diabetes. It’s also pretty well known that black Americans have higher incidences of diabetes and poorer health outcomes than their white counterparts. The good news is that there are a number of ways to prevent or reduce the […]
Musician, producer and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson is serious about music – and his health. Jackson, a well-known bass guitarist in musical circles, played with many musical legends, including jazz violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the pop-rock band Journey. As a producer, he helped create hits for Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. And he […]
Managing one’s weight and observing a diet with fresh fruits and vegetables are key components to weight loss and preventing or managing diabetes, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine and founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one in […]
More people pull the night shift. Teens text past midnight and stumble to class at dawn. Travelers pack red-eye flights. Nodding off behind the wheel isn’t the only threat from a lack of shut-eye. There’s growing evidence that people who regularly sleep too little and at the wrong time suffer long-lasting consequences that a nap […]
CHICAGO (AP) – New research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes, and doctors say the operation should be offered sooner to more people with the disease – not just as a last resort. The two studies, released on Monday, are the first to compare stomach-reducing operations to medicines alone […]
