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Tattoos Used To Control Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Massachusetts-based Draper Laboratories is developing a special tattoo ink that changes color based on glucose levels inside the skin.

Daily Consumption of DIET Soda Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes By 67%

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Drinking diet soda at least daily is associated with significantly greater risks for select incident components of the metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an observational study.

Fast Food Restaurants Linked to Overall Community Stroke Incidence

Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009

Fast food restaurants, the common enemy of nearly all health conscious individuals and organizations, has recently been linked on a macro-scale, to strokes. According to a recent study, the number of fast food restaurants in a neighborhood, is directly linked to the number of strokes within that community, though the exact reason is unknown.

Omega-3 Helps Protect The Liver and Increase Insulin Tolerance in Obese

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Omega-3 fatty acids help protect the liver against obesity related damage, primarily caused by insulin resistance. The recent study further supports past research that suggests omega-3 fatty acids should become more prominent in general daily diets, but especially for obese individuals.

Key To Treating Diabetes Is Making Muscles Burn Fat Better

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Scientists have produced results that could silence the current debate about exactly how fat molecules clog up muscle cells, making them less responsive to insulin. The finding is an important milestone in understanding the mechanisms of obesity related insulin resistance, a precursor of Type 2 diabetes.

Eggs Linked To Increased Diabetes Risk

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

In a long-term study of 57,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who ate an egg a day were 58 percent to 77 percent more likely than non-egg-eaters to develop type 2 diabetes.

New Possible Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Researchers in 20 medical centers across the country are enrolling adults with type 2 diabetes who have poorly controlled blood glucose to participate in a clinical study, Targeting Inflammation with Salsalate in Type 2 Diabetes (TINSAL-T2D).

Eggs Provide Energy, Muscle Strength and Appetite Control

Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2009

A recent meta-analysis of more than two dozen protein studies, has concluded that the "high-quality" proteins found within eggs, have unique and profound benefits for active individuals.

Fructose-Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk of CVD for Obese Individuals

Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009

Obese individuals, who are already at significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), have a pronounced rise in another CVD risk factor, blood triglyceride levels, after consuming fructose-sweetened beverages.

Common Potato Chip and French Fry Component Linked to Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009

It's no secret that potato chips and french fries are often high in fat, and generally not good for one's health. A recent study has provided further reason to limit the intake of these foods, with the discovery that acrylamide, a chemical found in relative abundance in chips and fries, directly increases the risk of heart disease.