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Laughter May Increase Appetite

Correcting Vitamin D Deficiency May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease

Following DASH Diet Improves Brain Activity in Overweight Adults

Liraglutide (Victoza) superior to sitagliptin (Januvia) for reduction of HbA1c in diabetics

Lowering Triglycerides With Exercise - Mayo Clinic Video

Statins Use in Presence of Elevated Liver Enzymes: What to Do?

What's new in endocrinology from UpToDate

Beyond statins: Thyromimetic eprotirome decreases LDL

People who get less than 6 hours sleep per night have an increased risk of dying prematurely

Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 increases risk of coronary disease

For people with congestive heart failure, a hot dog can trigger a trip to the hospital due to excessive salt

Glycated hemoglobin as a diagnostic test for diabetes predicts mortality more accurately than fasting glucose

Increasing Diet Polyunsaturated Fat in Place of Saturated Fat Reduces Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

Start metformin early when diabetes type II is first diagnosed

Mipomersen - antisense technology to lower LDL cholesterol

Contact lenses change color when blood glucose increases in diabetics

Former FDA commissioner on the killer combination of salt, fat and sugar - our food

18% tax on pizza and soda can decrease U.S. adults' weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year

Oral Tolvaptan (Samsca) Is Safe and Effective Treatment for Chronic Hyponatremia

Osteoporosis Drug Lasofoxifene May "Fight" Several Diseases But Increases Risk of Blood Clots