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Putting your best foot forward: Steps for happy, healthy feet
Our feet are mechanical wonders. They support the weight of our bodies and allow us to stand, balance, and move...
Foot Health
Type 1 diabetes: What you need to know
More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, which causes high blood sugar. Normally, your body produces insulin, a hormone that helps...
Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes
Eric Paslay doesn’t miss a note living with type 1 diabetes
Singer and songwriter Eric Paslay may have chosen a different career path than his original dream of pediatrics, but he’s...
Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes
Healthy Moments shares reliable information in quick bites
Getting the word out about science-based, healthy lifestyle tips is a challenge. People are short on time and bombarded with...
Health Information
Meet the Director: Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
How does an expert on blood diseases become the head of a “diabetes institute”? That’s a question Griffin P. Rodgers,...
Meet the Director, Diabetes
By the numbers: Ovarian cancer
Up to 25% of ovarian cancers result from inherited mutations in certain genes. Using birth control pills for five or more...
Ovarian Cancer
Fast facts about hypothyroidism
Nearly 5% of Americans over the age of 12 have hypothyroidism. It is most common in women. Hashimoto's disease is a...
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism: What’s the difference?
Hypothyroidism (or underactive thyroid) When your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone May cause weight gain, constipation, slowed...
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism research: A long-term effort
Hypothyroidism can be a complicated disease on its own and require daily medication in most cases and surgery in more...
Hypothyroidism
New drug may slow or prevent type 1 diabetes
A recent study has found that a drug may delay the start of type 1 diabetes in people who are high...
Type 1 DiabetesPersonal Story
Ali Palmer’s new perspective on beauty
Ali Palmer has always been active. She has a small, athletic build and even worked at a fitness studio during...
Hypothyroidism, Personal Story, Women
Turning things around: An 18-year-old’s inspiring advice for managing type 2 diabetes
Chris Davenport is only 18, but he understands how hard it can be to improve your health when you're also...
Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Personal Story