Childhood Diabetes on the Rise in Europe

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2009 A new study suggests that the number of children in Europe diagnosed with diabetes will double by 2020. After examining tens of thousands of cases, researchers said the cause of the increase remains largely unknown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Breastfeeding: Good for Moms, Too

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2009 There have already been various studies about the beneficial effects of breastfeeding vis-à-vis infants, and now there's evidence that this essential maternal activity can help protect mothers from heart attack, heart disease or stroke. Salud! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Ultimate Diet Pill

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2007 Researchers have found a way to trigger a gene that causes the body to burn fat -- without exercise. Mice tested with the wonder drug not only lost weight, but kept the pounds off while eating fatty foods. Needless to say, the same effect can be achieved through a healthy lifestyle, but who has the time? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )