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Scientists Identify A Protein That Promotes The Burning Of Body Fat

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

When given to mice the protein increases the production of brown fat cells which burn calories. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapies for tackling obesity.

New Non-invasive Technology Can View And Track Cells

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) isn't just for capturing detailed images of the body's anatomy. Thanks to novel imaging reagents and technology, MRI can be used to visualize with "exquisite" specificity - cell populations of interest in the living body.

'Blockbuster' Diabetes Drug Developed

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Australian researchers said that they had developed a drug which could potentially spell an end to a life-threatening condition caused by diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses.

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.

Cognitive Problems Associated With Diabetes Duration and Severity

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Individuals with mild cognitive impairment appear more likely to have earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes, according to a new report in the August issue of Archives of Neurology.

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.

High PCB Exposure Tied To Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who have been exposed to high levels of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may face an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

Eye Test Detects Early Stages of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

A snapshot of the retina could detect cell damage in the early stages of diabetes. Diabetics can lose "a substantial fraction--up to 50 percent--of their retinal cells" before they're aware of vision problems.

Popular BP Drugs May Cause Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Medications for blood pressure called beta blockers, like atenolol, propanolol and metaprolol, could be an unacceptable risk for diabetes.

C-Section Delivery Increases Risk for Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Babies delivered by Caesarean section (C-section) are significantly more likely to develop juvenile (type 1) diabetes, according to a recent study. This observation could help explain how this poorly understood disease develops.