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Bone Marrow Cells Can Heal Nerves in Diabetes Model

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Researchers have found that transplanting cells that replenish blood vessels can also restore nerve function in an animal model of diabetic neuropathy.

HbA1c Levels Inversely Tied to Cognition in Diabetics

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

As HbA1c levels rise, cognitive function falls in patients with type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Drinking Two-Plus Cans of Pop Daily Doubles The Risk for Early Kidney Disease by 50%

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Women and not men, who drink two or more cans of regular, not diet soda pop per day are nearly twice as likely to show early signs of kidney disease, a recent study has found.

Medicare OKs Bariatric Surgery As Diabetes Treatment

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, announced last week a clarification in its policy for Medicare coverage of bariatric surgery as a treatment for certain beneficiaries with type 2, or non-insulin-dependent, diabetes.

Fast Food Restaurants Linked to Overall Community Stroke Incidence

Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009

Fast food restaurants, the common enemy of nearly all health conscious individuals and organizations, has recently been linked on a macro-scale, to strokes. According to a recent study, the number of fast food restaurants in a neighborhood, is directly linked to the number of strokes within that community, though the exact reason is unknown.

Eggs Linked To Increased Diabetes Risk

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

In a long-term study of 57,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who ate an egg a day were 58 percent to 77 percent more likely than non-egg-eaters to develop type 2 diabetes.

New Possible Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Researchers in 20 medical centers across the country are enrolling adults with type 2 diabetes who have poorly controlled blood glucose to participate in a clinical study, Targeting Inflammation with Salsalate in Type 2 Diabetes (TINSAL-T2D).

Fructose-Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk of CVD for Obese Individuals

Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009

Obese individuals, who are already at significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), have a pronounced rise in another CVD risk factor, blood triglyceride levels, after consuming fructose-sweetened beverages.

Common Potato Chip and French Fry Component Linked to Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009

It's no secret that potato chips and french fries are often high in fat, and generally not good for one's health. A recent study has provided further reason to limit the intake of these foods, with the discovery that acrylamide, a chemical found in relative abundance in chips and fries, directly increases the risk of heart disease.

Warnings About Popular Energy Drinks

Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, have been increasing in popularity in recent years, especially amongst young individuals. The popularity extends across professional, athletic, and social environments, and has led recent study author Dr. Stéphanie Côté to state that "energy drinks are the coffee of a new generation."