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Newly Found Gene Important in Fat Storage Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

Scientists report the discovery of a previously unknown gene family that plays a key role in whether or not cells store fat, a discovery that could lead to new approaches to obesity and related diseases.

Sudden Death in Diabetics Tied to Genetic Polymorphism Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

The cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) TaqIB polymorphism is associated with the risk of sudden death in type 2 diabetic patients, according to French researchers.

Vitamin E May Prevent 40% of Heart Attacks in Diabetics Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Vitamin E supplements can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene, according to researchers in Israel.

New Blood Test Predicts Future Chance of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Type 2 diabetes is caused by poor eating habits, hereditary, and lack of exercise. But now, researchers at UCLA say there is another risk factor that doesn't have to do with weight, diet and genes that can help predict who's likely to develop diabetes.

Obesity And Skinny are Socially Transmitted Diseases(STD) Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Obesity Is 'Socially Contagious' says a new report from Harvard. Need to associate only with skinny people if you want to be skinny?

Less Insulin In the Brain Key to a Long Life Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported.

New Type 1 Diabetes Gene Found In Children Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007

A team of scientists in the US and Canada have discovered a gene variant that is thought to increase a child's risk for type 1 diabetes.

Study Identifies Clearest Link to Obesity Risk Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

Finding could lead to new avenues of treatment, researchers say. British researchers have discovered a gene variant that predisposes some people to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Stem Cells Crucial to Diabetes Cure Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

A gene called neurogenin3 proved critical to inducing cells in the liver to produce insulin on a continuing basis. They found that these "islet" cells came from a small population of adult stem cells usually found near the portal vein. Only a few are needed usually because.…

Diabetes Soars in the Under Fives Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

The number of under-fives with the condition increased five-fold - meaning it affected one child in every 1,000 by 2004.

 

 

 

 

 

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