Beta cells are cells in the pancreas. They are found in groups called islets. Beta cells create insulin, a hormone that regulates your blood glucose levels.

When your blood glucose levels increase, your beta cells respond by producing and secreting

Recently, the Center for Disease Control published its bi-yearly Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of adolescent health. It analyzes trends of adolescent behavior from 2011 to the present. The most recent survey was

Sleep really is a lifesaver.

A pair of studies released this week at a leading cardiology conference found that while insomnia may raise the risk of having a heart attack, consistent high quality sleep habits could add years to your

One morning earlier this month, I woke up to a winter wonderland outside my window. The trees were silhouetted in ice, and everything sparkled. I would have enjoyed the beauty, except that the power was out, the kids’ school was