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Half of U.S. Adults Could Have Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by 2030

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

Individuals who have diabetes or are overweight may benefit from seeking liver testing. A new study presented at the International Liver Conference has shown that these conditions are behind a major increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD.

Nobiletin in Tangerines Fights Obesity and Protects againstType 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

New research has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against Type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis.

Diet Rich in Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Disease

Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A study of Yup'ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Is Pioglitazone the Answer in Pre-diabetes?

Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A pill taken once a day in the morning prevented Type 2 diabetes in more than 70 percent of individuals whose obesity, ethnicity and other markers put them at highest risk for the disease.

Missing Sugar Molecule Raises Diabetes Risk in Humans

Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011

Findings help refine understanding of why obese humans appear to be particularly vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes.

Brain Insulin Plays Critical Role in the Development of Diabetes and Obesity

Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

Researchers have discovered a novel function of brain insulin, indicating that impaired brain insulin action may be the cause of the unrestrained lipolysis that initiates and worsens Type 2 diabetes.

Children at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis

Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

Children who develop risk factors for Type 2 diabetes before hitting puberty may also be more likely to have weak bones in adulthood.

Effects of Metformin in Obese Insulin-resistant Children

Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011

Metformin had modest but favorable effects on body weight, body composition, and glucose homeostasis in obese insulin-resistant children participating in a low-intensity weight-reduction program.

Is Surgery the Best Option for Type 2 Diabetes Even If Not Obese?

Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011

A new clinical trial at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is among the first to test surgery specifically for Type 2 diabetes.

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Memory Loss in Older People

Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Older people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at a higher risk for memory loss.