Salvia hispanica isn’t exactly a household name. But when it’s referred to as “chia seeds”, the recognition factor increases substantially. In prior decades, that coupling of words would bring to mind a novelty item that would... 

The companies will jointly share the development and marketing costs of at least four diabetes treatments currently in mid- or late-stage trials. See the rest here: JP Morgan Healthcare: Lilly and Boehringer Team Up on Diabetes  Read More →

To create a universal language for electronic medical records, take the framework out of the hands of companies, said Schmidt. Go here to see the original: JP Morgan Healthcare: Google’s Schmidt on Open Source and Health IT  Read More →

Vaccines are perpetually victims of their own success, the author says. More: Health Blog Q&A: Seth Mnookin, Author of ‘The Panic Virus’  Read More →

Skin to skin contact is essential through the natural process of breastfeeding. Through the process of skin to skin contact, the infant learns the natural reaction to being placed close to the breast, to suckle. As soon after the birth as possible, the... 

Though the World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding up until two years of age and for however long after that period as desired by the mother and child, most people in our society view extended breastfeeding... 

MannKind now expects word from the FDA around Jan. 26. See the rest here:  MannKind Says FDA Will Take Another Four Weeks on Insulin Decision  Read More →

Are you diabetic? I’m not. But I approach my health care as if I were and I think most people should as well. By this, I don’t mean that the majority of you should start popping medications that help manage blood sugar. Far from it. Why do... 

Propolis isn’t nearly as well known as honey. In fact, it serves no culinary purpose in the human food chain. However, for bees, it plays an essential role in building and maintaining beehives by acting as a glue of sorts. It is also commonly employed... 

Traveling presents a unique set of challenges in terms of maintaining dietary standards. I was reminded of this during the past few weeks while I was away on a business trip in Europe. Even though I made the best possible food choices, I must admit that...