An enlarged prostate and urinary symptoms are usually blamed on age. But high insulin may act like a growth-and-stress signal in the body — and the prostate appears to be one of the organs listening. That signals problems beyond plumbing…

PCOS is now PMOS. But it’s more than just a name change.Experts say it could help doctors and women better recognize the hormone and metabolic roots of this often-misunderstood condition — and support more targeted care…

New research suggests the kind of fat you eat may matter more than the amount when it comes to insulin resistance. Here’s why one common fatty acid may worsen blood sugar control — and another may help protect it.

Some forms of dementia may not begin in the brain. In fact, researchers say up to one in three cases are linked to conditions elsewhere in the body, pointing to modifiable factors that may help reduce your risk of losing precious memories.

Research has successfully busted a deeply held belief about diabetes prevention: that weight loss is a must. A large, long-running study found that one in four people reversed their condition without losing a single pound.

Think salt is the only blood pressure danger lurking in the food you eat? Think again! This common, everyday ingredient, often hidden, is not only a triple threat to your blood pressure health; combining it with salt can accelerate your numbers…