As levels of parathyroid hormone rise, so does the risk of falls in older, well-functioning men and women with diabetes, according to findings from the Health, Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study. Results from a number of studies have suggested that high levels of parathyroid hormone promote muscle weakness. In terms of falls, some reports have indicated that high levels of the hormone increase the risk, while others have not found this. Join discussion...

Good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from diabetes. A new method for taking insulin orally has been developed that mimics the way the body naturally processes this crucial hormone. As opposed to insulin taken by injection, the Oramed capsule mimics the ways in which the body naturally produces, regulates, and distributes the hormone. Join discussion...