What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

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People of all ages can develop type 1 diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas doesn’t make insulin or makes very little insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar enter the cells in your body where it can be used for energy. Without insulin, blood sugar […]

Lipid biomarkers in urine can determine the type of asthma

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IMAGE: Sven-Erik Dahlén, professor at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet. view more  Credit: Mattias Ahlm In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have used a urine test to identify and verify a patient’s type of asthma. The study, which has been published in the American Journal […]

The Best Bikes for Every Type of Cyclist

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Photo credit: Staff From Popular Mechanics When it comes to buying a new bike, decision No. 1 is determining what type you want. The choice can seem daunting given the number of options, but it’s an important one. Bringing a road bike to the trail would be like wearing dress […]