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#81: Inflammation Might Help Defeat Diabetes
Scientists have long tied diabetes to inflammtion—but a new study shows that an inflammatory protein can cure the disease in mice. 01.05.2012
The 100 Top Science Stories of 2010
Every year DISCOVER sorts through the scientific accomplishments of the past 12 months, and assembles a list of the coolest experiments, most brilliant discoveries, and most world-changing events. As you page through the countdown to the #1 science story, we think you'll come to the same conclusion we did: 2010 was quite a year. 12.16.2010
Child's Plague: Inside the Boom in Childhood Diabetes
A decade ago juvenile diabetes was rare. A controversial new theory may reveal what causes the disease—and how to keep the incidence from going still higher. 11.08.2010
Tapping the Brain’s Defenses to Fight Alzheimer’s
A natural brain protein and insulin, of all things, may lead to effective treatments. 04.17.2009
#17: Cell Reprogramming Could Help Cure Diabetes—and Other Diseases
Stem-cell guru says reprogramming adult cells might actually work better. 12.19.2008
3 Diseases We May Be Able to Blame on Our Ancient Ancestors
Obesity, lactose intolerance, and high blood pressure may all be traceable to hunter-gatherer survival. 11.27.2008
Treating Disease in the Big Easy
A patient’s abdominal pain challenges doctors in post-Katrina New Orleans. 07.09.2008
Fish Oil and Spice and Everything Nice
Can dietary supplements help treat diabetes? Yes. And no. 01.08.2008
The Legend of Green Tea Keeps a-Growin'
The elixir may help treat diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. 10.29.2007
Health FAQs: Diet and Genetics
If protein, fat, and carbs are bad, what do you eat? 06.06.2007
You Are a Chimera (Thanks to Mom)
Your mother's cells can be a part of you for decades. 05.09.2007
Vital Signs: Why Is She Getting Thinner?
Linking stomach pain, diabetes, and weight loss saves a life 05.29.2006
No More Nerve Damage
A new drug could reverse nerve damage in diabetics. 05.26.2006
Cure For Diabetes
Researchers permanently reverse diabetes in mice. 04.24.2006
The Covert Plague
Insulin resistance could bring down our health system, but it's easily preventable. 12.01.2005
Native America's Alleles
Arizona's Pima Indians have the world's highest rate of diabetes, and the rest of the world is catching up fast. Can geneticists figure out why? 05.01.2005
Vital Signs
Strange things can happen when the brain runs low on sugar 08.01.2002
A Pill for Diabetics
08.01.1999
Stress Fractures
05.01.1996
A Stroke of Luck
07.01.1995
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