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Fatty Liver More Risky than Apple Shape

Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008

It's long been accepted that overweight individuals with higher proportions of fat in the gut, as apposed to the lower body, are more at risk for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. A new study has found, however, that excess liver fat is the most indicative of future health risks, with outer fat proportions taking a back-seat in riskiness.

Protein Responds to Fat, But Not in Fat People

Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008

A protein produced in the liver has been found to appear in direct response to the consumption of fatty foods, preparing the body for the fats arrival. The same study showed, however, that obese individuals often lack normal levels of this protein, suggesting that the discovery of this protein's mechanism could lead to novel ways for treating the well-documented obesity epidemic.

Diabetic Laziness Related to Fear of Hypoglycemia

Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Over 60% of type 1 diabetics are considered inactive, and a recent study has concluded that a fear of exercise induced hypoglycemia might be a big reason why. This reasoning is seriously flawed however, as proper exercise is essential to diabetes maintenance.

Vitamin K Combats Insulin Resistance in Elderly Men

Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008

A recent study has demonstrated that vitamin K slows the progression of insulin resistance in elderly men, but has little effect on elderly women.

Garlic Compound Effective in Treating Diabetes?

Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008

A new non-invasive diabetes drug treatment based on a chemical compound found in garlic has proven effective in treating diabetic mice. The same drug had been previously effective through injection, but this new approach might make it much more attractive as an alternative diabetic treatment.

Wasabi Provides Link Between Ammonia and Pain

Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wasabi, the spicy Japanese horseradish often accompanying sushi, might also provide a link to a poorly understood pain mechanism. In fact, eating too much wasabi can result in legitimate receptor-induced pain, according to a recent finding.

Low Potassium Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure

Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008

Low potassium levels often translate to high blood pressure, according to recent research. This correlation was found to be most pronounced in African-Americans.

Potential Alternative to Insulin Found

Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Insulin has long been acknowledged as the main natural regulator of blood-sugar levels, and when it is not able to function properly within one's body (due to type 1 or type 2 diabetes), dangerous consequences can result. Researchers have recently found that the protein apelin might be the key to an alternative mechanism to insulin in regulating blood-sugar levels, a finding that could be very significant for diabetics.

Risks and Rewards of Vitamin E

Posted: Friday, October 31, 2008

Vitamin E has become a symbol of high benefits and high consequences within the medical community. Research has established that vitamin E can potentially prevent blood clots and heart disease, but that too much enhances bleeding by preventing essential blood clotting. Recent research has aimed to understand why this happens, and to establish the ideal amount of vitamin E to consume in order to maximize benefit and minimize these dangerous risks.

Cherries Reduce Body Fat, Might Prevent Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2008

Tart cherries might start to play a role in heart disease prevention, based on recent research further supporting their abilities. Consuming tart cherries was observed to reduce body fat, one of the leading risk factors for heart disease.