Genetic conflict may play a role in pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, as well as developmental disorders.

The first genome for the Nile rat, an animal prone to diet-induced diabetes, may offer a better model for type 2 diabetes.

Biases in studies concerning heart disease and metabolic disorder in midlife Black and Hispanic women may put their lives in jeopardy.

A look at vascular insulin resistance shows how six cans of soda a day and being more sedentary affect men's and women's bodies.

Cutting carbs could help people at risk for diabetes lower their blood sugar, a new study shows.

New research shows how a protein called BefA functions. The findings could hold clues to type 1 diabetes.

Moderate levels of exercise can modify fat tissue in ways that could improve health, a study on obesity finds.

A clinical trial finds a bionic pancreas device that autonomously delivers insulin in the right dose improves type 1 diabetes management.

Payton Dupuis finds new scientific interests and career opportunities through MIT summer research program in biology.

Drugs originally developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes were found to reduce cardiovascular deaths and heart failure events among patients.