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Onions, Green Tea and Olive Leaf Helps Tackle Obesity Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

A biomedical professor has found that onions, green tea and olive leaf extract can fight obesity and its related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and fatty liver, even when a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet is indulged in.

'Master Regulator' Gene Behind Obesity, Diabetes Identified Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Researchers have found that a gene linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels is in fact a 'master regulator' gene, which controls the behavior of other genes found within fat in the body.

Gastric Bypass Increases Risk for Alcohol Abuse Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are at greater risk for alcohol abuse than similar obese patients undergoing restrictive procedures.

Naltrexone/Bupropion Combo Increases Women's Weight Loss Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Two phase 3 studies have found that a combination of naltrexone SR/bupropion SR can produce significant weight loss in overweight and obese women, regardless of menopausal status.

Weight Loss Surgery May Benefit Older Adults Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Age does not appear to significantly increase the risks associated with having weight loss surgery.

Americans Not Working Hard Enough Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Despite repeated calls over the years by public health officials for people to increase exercise and physical activity, Americans are walking and cycling only a little more now than they were a decade ago.

Why Gastric Bypass Surgery Cures Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

Gastric bypass surgery is great for curing Type 2 diabetes. It works for almost 80% of patients. Now scientists are beginning to figure out why and weight loss may be the least of it.

A1c of 5.8 Percent in Children a Better Diagnostic Target to Diagnose Diabetes Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Utility of A1c of 6.5% for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes in obese, questioned.

Limiting Carbs, Not Calories, Reduces Liver Fat Faster Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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