Just as diabetes is a complex disease, treating diabetes also can be complicated. Some patients need only diet and exercise, while others need medications.

The pain of arthritis can seem ever-present. Eventually, that pain can become more than physical; it can dampen your day and sour your mood.

Michael Phelps is a household name. But that doesn’t mean that Phelps didn’t have to give it his all to qualify for each of his seven events in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Drug research takes years of development, and there comes a day when hard data reveals whether the drug actually works the way it did in the lab.

Did you know that lesbian and bisexual women report the highest rates of abuse and assault among women? A focus on gender presentation within this group may lead to better support methods.

Feeling young at any age may influence the way you think. New research shows that it may even influence your scores on a dementia test.

It's easy to blame the preponderance of cheap technology and fun gadgets as the reason for today's children not getting enough physical activity. But parents have more power to influence their kids' activity levels than they may realize.

Fourth of July fireworks may be a highlight of the holiday, but caution is urged to avoid unnecessary injuries. On July 4th , more fires are reported than any other day of the year, and in many cases fireworks are responsible.

A new study revealed that the prevalence of heart disease in Europe is lower than expected. This means that more non-invasive screenings could cut costs and help patients avoid unnecessary testing.

Diabetes affects much more than blood sugar. The disease can cause problems in the brain and nervous system, which means that the mental health of diabetes patients could be at stake.