Chronic stress and cortisol release We often hear the phrase "stress is not good for the heart". Not very surprising as it has been...

By Rebecca Carlo RN, BSN Losing weight seems to be a priority for most people wanting to improve their health.  If you’re one of those...

It is no secret that we are exposed to more toxic chemicals today than we've ever been. Many of these are found in products consumers...

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, has become a major health crisis worldwide, affecting millions of people across the globe....

Insulin resistance, also known as insulin insensitivity or impaired insulin sensitivity, is a metabolic disorder characterized by...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions around the world, characterized by insulin resistance and increased blood...

Imagine sitting in your doctor’s office after a routine check-up, expecting everything to be fine. Instead, the doctor mentions something...

Glucose Metabolism Glucose is the primary energy source for our body’s organ systems. After eating carbohydrates, glucose enters the...

Accurate diagnosis and monitoring are crucial for managing diabetes and reducing complications. The two main tests run are those for...

Corticosteroids (such as prednisone or dexamethasone) are synthetic analogs of the naturally occurring hormone cortisol. They play a...

By: Dianna Rogan INTRODUCTION The rising obesity crisis has caused increased health problems worldwide. From diabetes to depression,...

Introduction High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia refers to elevated levels of cholesterol, a fatty substance produced by the liver...

A recent Washington Post article headlined, “How a device for diabetes became a wellness accessory.” Wearing a glucose monitor to...

Thyroid & Pregnancy Thyroid disease is a group of conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front...

ID 290030052 © Pojoslaw | Dreamstime.com A Continuous Glucose Monitor, known as a CGM , could be just what you need. A CGM is a device...

4 Ways How Hyperthyroidism Can Mimic ADHD Symptoms   In a world where there are plenty of distractions available at our fingertips, it...

1. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)   Hormone replacement therapy is medication that contains female hormones. You take the medication...

Background In clinical terms, dehydration results from the loss of bodily fluids that occurs when they are depleted at a greater rate...

Risks of Diabetes for Mother and Baby Your health and the health of your baby can be affected by pre-existing diabetes or by diabetes...

What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is a symptom and a sign of a health condition, likely benign, it is a clinical diagnosis, and not a disease...