Pregnant mother’s dietary protein and serotonin linked to gestational diabetes

WASHINGTON - Scientists claim that gestational diabetes is linked to serotonin, a chemical produced by the body, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy.

Intervention in middle school lowers type 2 diabetes risk in kids: Study

WASHINGTON - An intervention in middle schools lowered the obesity rate in students at highest risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.