An FDA-approved medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease may also help lower their stroke and heart attack risk, a new study has found.

A new study found that a drug recently approved to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease in patients with additional cardiovascular risk factors can also reduce the risk of heart attacks and

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless. A team of scientists discovered that aspartame, a common sugar substitute,

A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.

A common artificial sweetener can trigger dangerous insulin spikes, warns a new study. Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning. Powered by North Mississippi Health Services.

Not all artificial sweeteners are created equal. A new study out of Sweden reports that one of the most popular sugar substitutes — found in diet drinks, chewing gum and low-sugar yogurt — increases insulin levels in animals,