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What Is Diabetes? By : Jack Stanley Diabetes is a serious disease caused by a genetic people: its probability of developing a disease of the pancreas. If your family is exposed to the disease, read this article to detect symptoms of diabetes as soon as possible. Effects of Hormone Loss By : John Russell As women age estrogen levels fall, which impacts many parts of the body including skin, bones, and bladder. FACT: Without estrogen, the body tissues lose elasticity and shrink. A common complaint is you feel like your skin is crawling or it becomes sweaty and hot. There is an increased sensitivity to the sun, problem with teeth such as bleeding gums, lose teeth, and the eyes may be dry and itchy. Avandia Sales Fall, New Warning Surfaces By : Peter Kent The type 2 diabetes drug, Avandia, has recently graced news headlines again as it receives a new warning in addition to warnings of the drug's link to early onset osteoporosis and heart failure. Additionally, makers Avandia are seeing record losses as the severe Avandia side effects become more concrete. 7 Golden Rules to Speeding Up Your Metabolism By : Suzanne Andrews Get ready for the holiday feasts by speeding up your metabolism with these 7 golden rules to rev up your fat burning power! Get proven results by following this sensible guide in easy to understand English. Diabetes - Chronic Complications By : Brain Chronic complications are perhaps the most feared, even though when they are caught early there is a chance of reversing some of the processes. It is only when there is an end, stage process working (that is, when there has been cell damage or destruction) that little can be done. Possible Complications of Diabetes By : Brain Any Time The Body Chemistry is out of balance, there are bound to be adverse changes in body tissue. The environment, the things you eat, the stresses you are under, and whatever illnesses or disabilities you may be fighting all make a difference in the physiology of your body (that is, the way your body responds). Diabetes - There are Five Different Types of Neuropathy By : Brain Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy This type, also called simply polyneuropathy, involves the feet and legs and is usually described by the person as numbness or tingling in the feet. Sometimes a burning sensation is noted. Normalizing blood-glucose levels is the best treatment at present. What Are High Cholesterol Levels? By : Eugene Williams Heart disease kills more Americans than any other health problem. This article sheds some light on the influence that high cholesterol levels have on heart disease. Diabetes Drug Avandia Associated with Increased Risk of Osteoporosis By : Peter Kent Millions of Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes and many of those individuals have been prescribed the prescription drug Avandia, however, recent studies have linked Avandia to osteoporosis as well as heart disease. A study found that long-term use of the drug may cause bones to become less dense and more prone to fractures as well as speeding up the process of osteoporosis. Gynecomastia By : Danna Schneider Gynecomastia is the abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in males. The causes can be varied, but, quite often, it is from a hormonal imbalance. If a male is overweight and the gynecomastia is from excess adipose tissue, this is termed pseudogynecomastia. Rising Blood Sugar and Pre-Diabetes By : Ainsley Laing Are you developing signs of pre-diabetes? Read this. Thyroid Health Problems How, Why, and What to do Next By : Mitamins Team The thyroid gland is a precision instrument that is vital in growth and metabolism. This means that not only is the thyroid gland essential for the function of our bodies, but also that it needs to be working perfectly for optimum health. The article explains what happens when thyroid problems occur Using Herbs for Hot Flashes By : Danna Schneider We've all heard the term "hot flashes", unless we've lived under a rock, or are too young to pay attentino to such health woes. Hot flashes are typically associated with the period in life where a woman goes through what is called perimenopause, and then menopause. Cord Blood Stem Cell Breakthroughs: Cure For Diabetes? By : Alvin Toh A team of South Korean researchers, headed by Prof. Kang Kyung-sun of Seoul National University, has successfully grown pancreatic beta cells from umbilical cord blood stem cells of newborn babies. The stem cells are able to secrete insulin, the hormone necessary for treatment of diabetes. Cholesterol: Good, Bad or Ugly? By : Simon Evans Cholesterol has a bad reputation for hindering your health, but is it deserved? Many researchers and physicians say no. And now there is new evidence to fuel the fire. Studies show that reducing cholesterol may do nothing to prevent death and might even increase the odds of getting Parkinson's disease. The Good Doctor’s Advice on Controlling Cholesterol--Naturally By : Mary Desaulniers In the face of far too many television commercials harping on drugs to control cholesterol level, reading the Good Doctor is like getting a breath of fresh air! That's because he recommends common foods and supplements that can lower cholesterol levels naturally. Prisoner of Carbs By : Karen Sessions You will be amazed to learn that you can eat carbohydrates and still achieve desired weight loss.