Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body doesn’t make enough of the hormone insulin or use it effectively. Here, MDs ...

Influenza is high across the country and Kentucky is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, medicines, shots and more.

A common vegetable could help treat or prevent type 2 diabetes due to its effect on blood sugar and the gut, according to new ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 38% of US adults have prediabetes. Prediabetes occurs ...

A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Scientists have found a way to help the body make more of an Ozempic-like fullness hormone to cut cravings and improve health.

The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep ...

Older studies estimated a lower risk of dementia. According to new research, the number of people living with the disease in ...

Snacking is a common habit, but it's crucial to pay attention to what you're munching on. Processed snacks high in sugar, ...

Influenza is high across the country, and Indiana is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...