Metabolic Disorders

Metabolic Syndrome (METS) affects an estimated 25% of Americans in-general with people age 50 and above being the most affected (44% in this age group).

Nov 11, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

The victims of the disease have been labeled "vampires." This condition has affected all sorts of people including Mary Queen of Scots and George III.

Oct 23, 2009 - Diane Evans

Metabolic syndrome defined. Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease risks. University Medical study of the role of cortisol in the development of metabolic syndrome.

May 30, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

Hypoglycemia in non-diabetic individuals is relatively rare. When it occurs, a fairly straightforward evaluation can usually determine the underlying cause.

Jan 29, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Nearly 25 percent of Americans have insulin resistance, but what is it and how does being insulin resistant affect the body?

Jan 10, 2009 - Jennifer Murray

Metabolic Syndrome (also known as Syndrome X or Insulin Resistance Syndrome) is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Dec 20, 2008 - Nicole Marks

Trends in America's demographics are placing many individuals at risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Certain traits identify those at highest risk.

Sep 30, 2008 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Some experts recommend that the average person drink at least a gallon of water per day but that may be too much for some to handle.

Sep 12, 2008 - Whitney Moore