Junk food could also damage brain, says study
August 30th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.Some animal studies ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Bank of Canada offers apology for ‘Asian woman’ banknote row
August 21st, 2012 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Ottawa, Aug 21 (IANS) Following accusations of racism, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has apologized for the way in which the image of an Asian woman was eliminated from ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Study finds that lifting weights reduces risk of diabetes
August 7th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study has found out that weight lifting can help reduce the chances of developing the most common forms of diabetes in men by 34 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ginger could help control diabetes
August 7th, 2012 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) Ginger could help manage high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients.A new report reveals the potential power of ginger to control ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Low testosterone raises risk of diabetes
May 4th, 2012 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 4 (IANS) Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has said.Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found low testosterone ... Read more...
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Pfizer snaps insulin marketing deal with Biocon
March 13th, 2012 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 13 (IANS) US drug major Pfizer Tuesday terminated its $350-million marketing alliance with Biocon Ltd to sell the leading Indian biotech firm's diabetes treatment insulin worldwide.As a result, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
I am off insulin post-surgery, says Gadkari
March 2nd, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari's weight reduction surgery last year has taken the politician off insulin for diabetes.Talking to reporters at the ... Read more...
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Coffee may protect against cancer of the uterus
November 23rd, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) Long-term consumption of coffee may be associated with a reduced risk of cancer of the endometrium -- or the lining of the uterus or womb, says ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Some body parts more sensitive to ecological change
November 22nd, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Some parts of the body are more sensitive to environmental change than others, which may lead to better ways of treating a variety of diseases, including ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Intestinal stem cells can increase gut size
October 31st, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Adult stem cells can reshape our organs to keep up with bodily changes, a finding that potentially paves the way for more effective treatment of diabetes ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Potent new drugs likely from witches’ brew
October 10th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) A brew administered by African witch doctors to pregnant women to hasten labour and delivery could be a source of promising new drugs.The brew, concocted from ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
American author writes book to help diabetics
June 10th, 2011 - 9:41 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS/EFE) A 44-year-old American author - who was only seven when she was diagnosed with diabetes - has written a book seeking to bring hope to ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Biocon quarterly net profit up 25 percent
April 28th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Biotechnology firm Biocon Thursday posted a 25 percent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs.100.81 crore for the quarter ended March 31 as against ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Decrease in protein levels could be sign child will develop diabetes
April 26th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): A study has found that the decreasing blood levels of a protein that helps control inflammation could be a sign that a child will develop diabetes.Georgia Health Sciences ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Treating high BP, cholesterol, diabetes may delay Alzheimer’s
April 14th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Avoid coffee with fast food
April 1st, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 1 (IANS) Avoid coffee during a fast food meal because it could have dangerous repercussions for your wellbeing as it causes a spike in blood sugar levels.A healthy ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Hunger sharpens sense of smell
April 1st, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 1 (IANS) When fruit flies are hungry, they become better in scenting out their next good meal."As humans, we sometimes forget that feeding behaviour has two components," said ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Bacterial dirigibles’ could be the next-generation disease fighters
March 30th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Scientists say they have a new candidate for treating diseases ranging from food poisoning to cancer - termed 'bacterial dirigibles'.They reported development of bacteria that serve as mobile ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cathy Freeman’s first-time pregnancy triggers type-2 diabetes
February 7th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 7 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman is pregnant with her first child but her pregnancy has triggered type 2 diabetes for the sports star.'I am so totally lost in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Scientists find protein that boosts memory, prevents forgetfulness
February 3rd, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Scientists have found that type 2 insulin (IGF-II) growth factor reinforces memory and prevents forgetfulness in animal models.The result of the international research study was developed at the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists uncover potential ‘cure’ for type 1 diabetes
January 27th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): New findings by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggest that type 1 diabetes could be converted to an asymptomatic, non-insulin-dependent disorder by eliminating the actions of a specific ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New pill helps obese shed 2 pounds a week without changing their diets
January 12th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): A new fat-busting pill could help obese people shed two pounds a week - without changing their diets.Start-up U.S drugs company Zafgen have announced the results of a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Delhi to make diabetes test mandatory for pregnant women
January 8th, 2011 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) In a bid to save two lives -- that of the mother and the child, the Delhi government will make diabetes test mandatory for all pregnant women, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Jab that could help you drop two dress sizes
December 27th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (IANS) A diet drug that helps women drop two dress sizes in six months could be available in just three years. The jab has produced "phenomenal" results helping men ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Now, a jab that could help you drop two dress sizes in 6 months!
December 27th, 2010 - 11:38 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): Want to slip in your favorite outfit but that extra tummy bulge stopping you from doing so? Don't worry because researchers have now come up with a remedy.A ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Cellular mechanism behind chronic inflammation, type 2 diabetes identified
December 22nd, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have uncovered the cellular mechanism responsible for chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes.They demonstrated that certain T cells require input ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Inhaled corticosteroids may increase diabetes risk
December 15th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): Although inhaled corticosteriods are widely used for treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), these drugs may be associated with diabetes development progression, says a study.The researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Diet linked to onset of mental illness
December 14th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): Previous studies have linked changes in diet to a reduction of abnormal behaviors in mentally ill people or animals, but a Purdue University research demonstrates that diet might ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
What you eat can trigger mental illness
December 14th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) A change in diet is known to ease abnormal behaviour in the mentally ill. But a study in the US shows that diet might also trigger the onset ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Stem cells from testicles could offer diabetes treatment
December 14th, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 14 (ANI): It may soon be possible for men with type 1 diabetes to use stem cells from their testicles to replace their damaged insulin-secreting beta islet cells, say US ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists find way to cure diabetes?
December 13th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) A cure for diabetes may have been found -- at least in men.
Researchers have used slivers of testicular tissue to make millions of healthy replacements for ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Men with type-1 diabetes could ‘grow their own transplant’
December 13th, 2010 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): A new study has suggested that men with type 1 diabetes may now be able to grow their own insulin-producing cells from their testicular tissue.The study at the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Guard at Spanish nursing home confesses to 11 murders
December 1st, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Olot (Spain), Dec 1 (IANS/EFE) A weekend security guard at a nursing home in this northeastern Spanish town, who was arrested last month for the murders of three residents, has confessed ... Read more...
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Depression could be both result of and risk factor for diabetes
November 23rd, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): A new study claims that depression may result from diabetes, but it may also be a risk factor for it."Although it has been hypothesized that the diabetes-depression relation ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Could red wine treat diabetes?
November 20th, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that red wine is packed with anti-diabetic compounds - so does that mean it could be a potential source of treatment?Alois Jungbauer and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |