If you've ever paid attention to food labels, you've likely noticed that many ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, end with the suffix "ose." This is because this suffix is one way ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

A new study has found a link between high blood insulin levels, frequently seen in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. The researchers say their findings may lead to new ...

People with type I diabetes have to inject themselves multiple times a day with manufactured insulin to maintain healthy levels of the hormone, as their bodies do not naturally produce enough. The ...

The first detailed explanation of why people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of pancreatic cancer has been published. The research demonstrates that excessive insulin levels ...

To characterize glucose levels and insulin use daily and during hospital shifts throughout hospitalization, which might inform treatment planning and improve outcomes. This is a post hoc analysis from ...

A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold ...