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Low-Dose Aspirin Helps Heart Only in Some Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

Low-dose aspirin is predominantly of value in reducing atherosclerotic events in patients with less advanced diabetes.

'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.

More Evidence that People with Diabetes Are More Likely to Get Cancer

Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Based on data from a telephone survey of nearly 400,000 adults, researchers found 16 out of every 100 diabetic men and 17 out of every 100 diabetic women said they had cancer. That compares to just seven per 100 men and 10 per 100 women without diabetes.

Diabetic? Eat Almonds

Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.

Treating Diabetes Can Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people who already show signs of declining thinking skills or memory problems.

Diet Reverses Kidney Failure in Experimental Model

Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

A controlled diet high in fat and low in carbohydrate can repair kidney damage in diabetic mice.

ProtoKinetix Forms Joint Venture Partnership to Launch a Dermatitis Therapeutic Product for the Skin Care Industry

Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Upon completion of this formulation, the Joint Venture will be able to offer a topical preparation to specifically address skin conditions caused by inflammation. Conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema are often treated with applications of corticosteroids or immune modulators, both of which carry inherent, long term health risks.

“This Joint Venture supports ProtoKinetix’ pursuit of AAGP™ products for markets looking for safe and effective solutions to diseases and conditions caused by chronic inflammation and immune response deficiencies”.

Only Long-Term Diabetes Is a "CHD Risk Equivalent"

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of major CHD events and all-cause mortality when compared with individuals without diabetes, but only early-onset diabetes appears to be an equivalent CHD risk factor.

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.

Increased Risk of Pancreatic Malignancy in Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

The risk of pancreatic cancer is higher for diabetic patients.