The health benefits of both grapes and apples have been studied and confirmed many times over, however, I want to remind you that too much fruit juice is not good for anyone, simply because the juice is so high in sugar and can cause problems for many if consumed in high quantities.

The diet I prescribe to patients looking to shed their type-2 diabetes requires discipline, but the results are worth it. Here's a typical day's worth of food and snacks.

Dear Pharmacist,

Last week I learned from your column that my medicine is derived from a reptile! I would like more information about the drug Byetta and some of its side effects. I would also like some natural remedies to try. –

M.T., Boston, Massachusetts

Is sugar really bad for your health?

When it comes to blood sugar, the closer you can keep it to the normal range of 80 to 89 mg/dL the better.  For years I have been warning that blood sugars even in the 90 to 100 range show that you

If you aren’t already a chocolate lover, you might want to consider becoming one.

If there were any connection between sugar and diabetes, surely, the American Dietetic Association, or the American Diabetes Association, or even the World Health Organization would be the first to

Counteracting the disease mongering of the pharmaceutical industry with articles showing the benefits of simple lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise is, overall, a great thing, and something

Over the years, I've written tons of articles about the diabetes epidemic, and often it's to bring you some good news about victories in this war, or about certain vitamins (ginseng, for example) t