New research, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, suggests that a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes may be a cause of erectile dysfunction. New research finds ...

My name is Laura, and I was a bread junkie. I loved any kind of bread. I also loved potatoes. And sodas. Basically, I used to eat pretty ...

Diabetes Linked to Memory Decline in Older Adults (Source: Flickr: Kalvicio de las Nieves ) by Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) Older adults with poorly controlled diabetes may struggle with what’s ...

A high blood sugar gives bacteria an easier environment to grow. (Getty Images) Diabetes can affect your oral health in ways you might not expect. First, when you have diabetes, it’s ...

Inheriting grandpa’s ears may be the least of a young man’s worries. A new study suggests the propensity to become obese may be passed down from grandfather to ...

Are strokes largely preventable? One study found that there are 10 modifiable risk factors responsible for nine out of every ten strokes around the world. The study, called INTERSTROKE ...

If you are worried that spending hours each week sitting in your car commuting to and from a seated desk job may be affecting your health, two experts from Advocate ...

Ultra-processed foods – those manufactured pre-packaged convenience foods heavy in extra sugar, salt and fat – comprise nearly 60 percent of the American diet, according to a team ...

Today is World Kidney Day, which is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness around the importance of our kidneys. Chronic kidney disease is a debilitating condition that often requires ...

Indulging in chocolate may be just what the doctor ordered. A recent study suggests consuming the dessert at least once a week may boost your cognitive function. The ...