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2 New LDL Cholesterol Genes Found - Genes Affect Levels of LDL "Bad" Cholesterol, Study Shows

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

An international team of scientists announced its discovery of two genes that affect LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Those genes might make good targets for new drugs that lower LDL cholesterol, the researchers report.

Obesity Boosts Risk of Developing Various Types of Cancers

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Being obese or even overweight may boosts a person's risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancers, a European research analysis shows.

Consequences of a Burger, Fries, and A Diet Soda

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Middle-age adults who regularly eat a double burger, fries, and a diet soda for lunch or dinner increase their risk of incident metabolic syndrome by 25% compared with those who limit red meat to two servings a week.

Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Environmental Pollution?

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

In a recent study it was demonstrated that there is a very strong relationship between the levels of pesticides (POPs) in blood, particularly organochlorine compounds, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Lack of Deep Sleep Possible Cause of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, January 21, 2008

A recent study at the University of Chicago has found a direct connection between insufficient non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep (SWS), and type 2 diabetes. This is the first study of its kind.

Diabetes Risk Factors Linked to Neighborhoods

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Researchers found that people who lived in neighborhoods that were more conducive to exercise and healthy eating were less likely to have insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

Screening for Pre-Diabetes Cost-Effective

Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

Screening overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes is cost-effective, according to a study by researchers at RTI International, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

Too little sleep or too much may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a new study.

Current Body Weight More Than Birth Rate for Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

In adults, the development of insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, is influenced more by current body weight than by birth weight, results of a study in twins suggests.

Amino Acid Controlling Internal Body Clock Found

Posted: Friday, December 21, 2007

It’s long been speculated that humans and animals possess an intrinsic “circadian rhythm,” also known as an internal body clock. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered the specific chemical switch that accounts for this internal body clock mechanism, which could lead to revolutionary advances in medications.