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Body Clock Gene Linked to Diabetes Risk Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008

A gene related to melatonin, a hormone thought to be responsible for humans sleep-wake cycles, has now been linked to diabetes risk. High blood sugar levels were observed through disrupted sleep patterns, due to variations in the gene.

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.

Ascorbic Acid Helps Stop Neurodegeneration in Diabetic Mice Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Early studies on mice with diabetes suggest that the administration of ascorbic acid helps prevent against common neurological damage associated with the disease.

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.

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.

Rosiglitazone More Dangerous Than Pioglitazone for Elderly Diabetics Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

Two oral medications for type 2 diabetes, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, have both been shown to have benefit and potentially high risk. A recent study has concluded that rosigilitazone is significantly more dangerous for older diabetics.

The Banning of Fast Food Ads: Reducing Child Obesity, Stifling Capitalism? Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

Obesity is an epidemic, and its rapid rise has closely coincided with the growth of the so-called "fast-food culture." It's been hotly debated for many years whether fast food advertisements, which are primarily aimed at children in the United States, are in large part responsible for rising obesity levels. A new study, the most comprehensive of its kind, has concluded that indeed this form of advertising plays an enormous role in obesity numbers, especially in children.

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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