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Diet Rich in Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Disease Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A study of Yup'ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Plant Oil Possible Key to Reducing Obesity Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A University of Missouri researcher has found a plant oil that may be able to reduce belly fat in humans.

Potential New Non-Insulin Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Researchers have discovered a hormone pathway that potentially could lead to new ways of treating Type 1 diabetes independent of insulin.

Is Pioglitazone the Answer in Pre-diabetes? Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A pill taken once a day in the morning prevented Type 2 diabetes in more than 70 percent of individuals whose obesity, ethnicity and other markers put them at highest risk for the disease.

Asthma Tied to Diabetes and Heart Disease Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

People with asthma may have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Gastric Banding Associated with Relatively Poor Long-Term Outcomes Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011

In a study of 82 patients who were evaluated 12 or more years after undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity, a majority of patients reported that.

Beware of Alcohol after Gastric Bypass Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011

One glass of wine will raise alcohol levels significantly more after gastric bypass surgery, and affect the patients driving skills.

Revised Hyperglycemia Levels Predict Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011

"It is proposed that, thresholds of 108 mg/dL for FPG and concentration of 6% for [HbA1c] level could be used to define those who are at risk of retinopathy," study researchers said.

Duration of Diabetes Linked to Raised Heart Risk Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011

More than 17 years of Type 2 disease doubles the odds of a first heart attack.

Blood Pressure Drug Delays Kidney Disease in Diabetes Patients Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011

The drug pressure-reducing medication olmesartan, brand name Benicar, could increase the time before any kidney problems were evident by 23 percent. But experts are concerned about higher deaths from heart problems.

 

 

 

 

 

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