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New Cancer Causing Gene Discovered and Silenced

Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008

A new gene that is a direct cause of cancer has recently been found by researchers at Oklahoma University. The researchers were also able to suppress this gene, leading to speculation of revolutionary new cancer treatments.

Why Not All Fat is Created Equal

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The recent report that having a pot belly in your 40s roughly triples your risk of dementia in later life is just the tip of an ominous adipose iceberg.

Study Finds Further Association Between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

A new Mayo Clinic study found that 40 percent of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed with diabetes prior to their pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Alcohol Causes Hypoglycemia by Boosting Islet Blood Flow and Insulin Output

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ethanol intake is well known as a potential cause of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients and now new findings from an animal study shed light on the mechanisms involved.

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Cancer

Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

Women who had gestational diabetes when pregnant may be at greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to U.S. and Israeli researchers who said the study was the first to link the two diseases.

Hyperglycemia Linked to Cancer Risk

Posted: Friday, May 11, 2007

High fasting glucose was associated with risk for pancreatic, endometrium and urinary tract cancers.

Cocoa Extract 'Targets Big Four'

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

Epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, could target four of the major health problems, it has been claimed. New research argues that the nutrient helps to target the risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

It is well known that people with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of pancreatic cancer, and now it seems that the risk extends to those with type 1 diabetes, researchers report.

High Sugar Intake Increases Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

Consumption of foods and drinks with high sugar content were associated with increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to the results of a prospective, population-based cohort study of Swedish men and women.

Active or Passive Smoking May Be Linked to Glucose Intolerance

Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Although smoking cessation can result in modest weight gain, smoking is related to a more unhealthy distribution of upper body weight and greater waist:hip ratio. Smoking has also been associated with risk of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, suggesting that tobacco smoke may be directly toxic to the pancreas."