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Broccoli Helps Fight Respiratory Ailments

Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009

Eating broccoli naturally triggers an antioxidant response in the body that helps protect against certain respiratory conditions, according to a recently published study.

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Strengthens Bones

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

One-to-two glasses of beer or wine per day, as well as other forms of moderate alcohol consumption, might help strengthen bones. Heavy alcohol consumption, however, appears to have the opposite effect, leading to decreased bone density. The results come from a recent study conducted on primarily elderly individuals, a segment of the population most at risk for osteoporosis and general bone fragility.

Statins Associated With Lower All-Cause Mortality, Even in Primary Prevention

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Primary- and secondary-prevention patients who consistently take their statin medication have a significantly lower risk of death than those who do not adhere to therapy, a new study has shown [1]. Individuals who took their medication at least 90% of the time had a 45% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality, compared with less adherent patients, report investigators.

Short Sprints Are The Best Way To Prevent Diabetes And Improve Your Health

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Less is more, that is the news coming out of a new study on the best way to spend your time when exercising. New research announced on Monday says that just a few moments of concentrated exercise weekly is as beneficial as thirty minutes of normal physical activity a day for reducing the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes.

Diabetics Can Choose Their Energy-Restricted Diets

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

For people with type 2 diabetes, diets high in either monounsaturated fatty acids or carbohydrates are good -- as long as the calories they contain are limited.

Metabolic Syndrome Increases Salt Sensitivity

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

The blood pressure of patients with metabolic syndrome showed significantly greater sensitivity to high- and low-sodium diets compared with a control group, researchers found.

Sulphonylurea Drugs Can Have Neuroprotective Effects in Diabetic Patients

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Hospitalized diabetic stroke patients who receive sulphonylurea therapy appear to be less likely to die and more likely to have a better outcome than patients who do not receive this type of therapy, according to data analyzed from a large patient population that was diagnosed with ischemic stroke.

Pregnancy Increases The Risk of Depression For Those With Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Low-income pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes have nearly twice the risk of experiencing depression during and after pregnancy than women without diabetes, according to a new study.

New Stem Cell Method Provides Less Controversy and Profound Potential

Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009

A newly developed method for producing stem cells that can mimic other cell types, could have wide reaching implications. The new process does not require controversial embryonic stem cells, and is speculated to have the potential to help cure diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's.

Obese and Diabetic Individuals Produce High Levels of Muscle Blocking Protein

Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2009

A recent study has found that there is an additional obstacle in obtaining good health for obese individuals, as well as type 2 diabetics, in that these conditions lead to the production of a certain protein that inhibits muscle growth. This troubling mechanism also appears to be a strong link between pre-diabetes and full-blown type 2 diabetes.