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Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict Heart Failure

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Diabetic retinopathy appears to be an independent risk factor for heart failure, new research suggests, which supports the belief that microvascular disease plays a role in the development of heart failure in diabetics.

How and Where Fat Is Stored Predicts Disease Risk Better than Weight

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

A new study indicates that overeating, rather than the obesity it causes, is the trigger for developing metabolic syndrome, a collection of heath risk factors that increases an individual's chances of developing insulin resistance, fatty liver, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The study is among the first to suggest that weight gain is an early symptom of pre-metabolic syndrome, rather than a direct cause.

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.

Red Wine, Tea, Helps Regulate Blood Sugar in Type 2's

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Food scientists have found that certain antioxidants found in red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase that controls the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, and protect the body from complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Risk Score Predicts Death In Type 2 Patients

Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

A risk score using commonly measured clinical and biochemical variables may help predict mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Stroke Risk Linked to Fasting Blood Glucose in Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Elevated fasting blood glucose levels among patients with diabetes are strongly linked to an increased adjusted risk for incident ischemic stroke and vascular events, according to the results of a cohort study.

Mayo Clinic Highlights Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Trials showed reductions in cardiovascular events of 19 percent to 45 percent. Overall, these findings suggest that intake of omega-3 fatty acids, whether from dietary sources or fish oil supplements, should be increased, especially in those with or at risk for coronary artery disease.

Jelly in the Belly: A Diet Pill That Expands So You Don't

Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Italian scientists are testing a new diet pill that turns into a clear, gelatinous blob the size of a tennis ball that may help shrink waistlines by giving dieters a sense of satiety.

Insulin Resistance Predicts Stroke, Vascular Risk in Nondiabetics

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

A new analysis from the Northern Manhattan Study suggests that insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk for a first ischemic stroke and combined vascular events in nondiabetics.

Is Red Wine Really Better Than Other Drinks?

Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008

A recent study has confirmed that the consumption of one glass of red wine can be beneficial, but surprisingly demonstrated that the effects in the same individual were comparable to other ethanol (alcohol) consumptions. The study also showed that consuming more than one glass in a day leads to more negative than positive effects.