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Fat in the Belly May Promote Inflammation Leading To Diabetes and Heart Disease, Say Researchers

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

They report that fat cells inside the abdomen secrete molecules that increase inflammation, establishing a potential mechanistic link between abdominal fat and systemic inflammation.

New Study Shows That Low Carb Diets Are Healthier Then Critics Contended

Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

Premenopausal women who were assigned to follow the Atkins diet for one year lost more weight and improved their glucose, lipids and blood pressure,�when compared to women who were assigned to follow the Zone, Ornish and LEARN diets.

Capsaicin, In Red Pepper Inhibits the Growth of Fat Cells

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

Obesity may be reduced by preventing immature fat cells (adipocytes) from developing into mature cells, and other studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the amount of fat tissue and decrease fat levels in the blood.

How A Specific Fat Protects Against Obesity and Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center sheds light on why some people can eat excessive amounts of food and not gain weight or develop type 2 diabetes, while others are more likely to develop obesity and this most common form of diabetes on any diet.

Diabetes's Spread Will Exceed All Predictions, Study Finds

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

The World Health Organization's estimate of 39 percent growth in diabetes cases between 2000 and 2030 may be an underestimate, according to a study of cases in Canada. At least 171 million people have diabetes worldwide, and the number will climb to 366 million by 2030, WHO estimates.

Shedding Pounds from Diet or Exercise—Take Your Pick

Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

People looking to lose those extra pounds have been told for decades that dieting together with exercise will bring about the best results. Not so, says new research.

Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

A new study says that acute exercise - as little as 15 minutes a day - can have a profound influence on preventing and fighting the disease.

First Nonprescription Diet Drug Alli Wins U.S. Approval

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

At least 6 million Americans expected to buy Alli at a cost of 2 dollars a day, beginning this summer. For those that don’t reduce their fat intake while taking Alli, will be in for a surprise.

Older Adults Face Double Whammy When It Comes to Body Fat

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. Up until age 80, older adults not only gain fat as they age – but because of the obesity epidemic – they actually begin their older years fatter.

Diabetics Ignoring Exercise Advice

Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

The higher the A1c, the less likely they will increase their physical activity.