Most people know that age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, but scientists are learning more about how other parts of the body can also affect...

Insomnia We’re still not quite sure how sleep affects dementia and vice versa, though some researchers think the two might be linked. For instance,...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are wearable devices that track blood sugar levels in real time. They are helpful for people with type 2 diabetes...

Prediabetes is a warning sign that your blood sugar levels are higher than normal—but not yet high enough to be called diabetes. The good news is...

Unusual hair loss might signal underlying diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels feeding hair follicles, while hormonal imbalances and...

Unusual hair loss might signal underlying diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels feeding hair follicles, while hormonal imbalances and...

Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain. These two mental...

A new study from researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford shows just how important it is to control blood sugar levels soon after...

After you eat, your body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (a type of sugar), which then enters your blood. This makes your blood sugar...

After you eat, your body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (a type of sugar), which then enters your blood. This makes your blood sugar...