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In Early Pregnancy, Metabolic Syndrome Increases the Risk of Preterm Birth Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Women with metabolic syndrome in early pregnancy have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to study findings.

Chinese Herbs Have Promise for Diabetes Prevention Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.

Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis are Linked Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

A small study found that more than half of patients with psoriasis met diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome.

Neighborhoods Can Increase the Risk for Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Individuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 38% in a five-year period, according to a report.

New Definition of Metabolic Syndrome Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

A new joint statement from a number of professional organizations has identified specific criteria for the clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, tightening up the definition, which previously differed from one organization to the next.

Positive Results for a New First in Class Diabetes Drug Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

MBX-2982 could be a potential first-in-class treatment for Type 2 diabetes that may offer improved glucose homeostasis over existing therapies.

Emergency Doctors Rarely Adjust Antibiotic Doses for Obese Patients Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Emergency department physicians rarely adjust antimicrobial medication doses for obese patients, according to new research.

High-Fat Diet Impairs Muscle Health before Diagnosis of Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Skeletal muscle plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. But few studies have comprehensively examined how obesity caused by a high-fat diet affects the health of muscle in adolescents who are pre-diabetic.

Body's Circadian Rhythm Tightly Entwined with Blood Sugar Control Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Scientists have long struggled to understand the body's biological clock. Its tick-tock wakes us up, reminds us to eat and tells us when to go to bed. But what sets that circadian rhythm?

Excess Weight Gain in Small Children Raises Metabolic Risk Factors by Age Four Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Very young children who gain more weight, relative to their height, than their peers have more metabolic risk factors at 4 years of age, according to study findings.

 

 

 

 

 

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