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Testosterone Levels Low in Young Type 2 Diabetics Posted: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Young men with type 2 diabetes exhibit low testosterone levels, according to a recent study. In addition to sexual dysfunction and infertility, low testosterone during youth can inhibit growth and increase risk of obesity.

Heart Disease Soars To 90% With Obesity, Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who are both obese and have diabetes are highly likely to develop heart disease during their lifetime, a new study shows.

MSG Use Linked to Obesity Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don�t use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake, according to a study published this month in the journal Obesity.

Carbs and Sugars Cause Brain Cell Deterioration and Weight Gain Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008

Weight gain with age is a common occurrence for many. This is often attributed to decreased activity and slowed metabolism, but recent research has revealed that appetite control cells within the brain deteriorate with age, making overeating more likely.

Heart Disease Risk Soars 80% With Obesity And Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

People who are both obese and have diabetes are highly likely to develop heart disease during their lifetime, a new study shows.

Obese Hispanic Children at Very High Risk for Pre-Diabetes Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008

Hispanics are one of the highest risk ethnic groups for developing type 2 diabetes, and a large proportion of overweight children might be a main reason why. A recent study has shown that overweight Hispanic children are at an extremely high risk for having pre-diabetes, which leads to increased risk of adult-onset diabetes.

Prompt Weight Loss Better Controls Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Keeping body weight down is known to help manage and prevent diabetes, but a recent study has shown that losing weight soon after diabetes diagnosis greatly helps limit the progression of the disease. This positive effect was seen even if weight was regained later on.

Exercise Pill Offers Fitness Without Effort Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Is this the magic pill we have all been waiting for? Can you enjoy the benefits of exercise without the pain of exertion? Forget treadmills and spin classes? The answer may one day be yes just take a pill that tricks the muscles into thinking they have been working out furiously.

Exercise Needed to Maintain Weight Loss in Overweight Women Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

In addition to limiting energy intake, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes a day, 5 days per week, to sustain a weight loss of 10% during 2 years, according to the results of a study.

Protein In Liver Might Link Obesity to Diabetes Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008

Substances known as endocannabinoids have been shown to trigger a specific protein that has been linked to various prediabetic conditions. The specific part of the body where this protein, known as CB1, is activated, has been unknown until now.

 

 

 

 

 

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