Washington: Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a surprising discovery about the origin of diabetes. Their research suggests that problems controlling blood sugar — the hallmark of diabetes — may begin in the intestines.

Washington: Certain measures of kidney health may predict who is likely to die prematurely, according to a study appeared in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

St. Paul: A larger waistline may be linked to an increased risk of decreased mental functioning in people infected with the AIDS virus HIV, according to research published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Washington: It’s been more than two month since the new year and swimsuit season is lurking on the horizon – how are those weight-loss resolutions working out?

Washington: Being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp, “There are a couple of different theories behind why that might be,” Damp said.

Maywood: Breast augmentations are the most common form of plastic surgery nationwide, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.