Fat, not sugar, contributes to Type-2 diabetes
September 4th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) Fat, not sugar, contributes to the more common Type-2 diabetes, said a leading scientist of the Visva Bharati University here Tuesday"Diabetes exists in two forms, Type-1 ... Read more...
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BP drug lowers weight in spite of high fat diet
April 13th, 2012 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 13 (IANS) ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor captopril (CAP), a drug commonly used for the treatment of hypertension and cardiac conditions, can reduce the weight of mice even on ... Read more...
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Human enzyme holds promise of weight loss
November 15th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) A specific human enzyme substantially curbed weight, improved metabolism and efficacy of insulin in mice, a new study shows.
Insulin, produced by the pancreatic gland, ... Read more...
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Fish a day keeps diabetes away
November 13th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 13 (IANS) The dietary habits of the Spanish population suggest that eating fish is a good way of keeping diabetes at bay.University of Valencia's Mercedes Sotos Prieto, who ... Read more...
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Cells coordinate to promote exercise
September 20th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) Thanks to chatting among divergent cell types, exercise strengthens bones, reduces belly fat and staves off diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity, says a new research.The study ... Read more...
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Poor pre-pregnancy diet ups baby’s risk of diabetes, obesity
July 3rd, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) A poor diet before conception could put the baby at risk of developing type II diabetes and obesity, researchers say.Mice that were fed a low protein ... Read more...
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Diet supplement cuts down fat, sugar absorption
May 24th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 24 (IANS) A little bitter with a little sweet, in the form of a dietary supplement taken before meals, can drastically cut down fat and sugar absorption.Naringenin, the ... Read more...
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Lowering fat intake can prevent diabetes
May 23rd, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) Lower fat or carbohydrate intake can stave off diabetes, even without weight loss, new research says.In this study, 69 people were placed on diets with modest ... Read more...
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Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds
May 3rd, 2011 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As India grapples with a major public health problem, being home to an estimated 50.8 million diabetic population, the largest in the world, experts say ... Read more...
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Brain molecule may play key role in obesity and diabetes
April 20th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 20 (ANI): Einstein researchers have found a molecule in the brain that may contribute to obesity and one of its major complications - type 2 diabetes.Nerve cells in the ... Read more...
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Aerobic exercise ‘may curb non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese’
April 14th, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): A new study has found that doing aerobic exercise regularly may slow the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese people with pre-diabetes.Walking on a treadmill for ... Read more...
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Plant oil may be a key in the fight against obesity
March 24th, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): A University of Missouri researcher has found a plant oil that may be able to reduce belly fat in humans.Belly fat leads to serious medical problems, including diabetes, ... Read more...
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Safflower oil intake for 16 weeks good for heart
March 22nd, 2011 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 22 (IANS) Daily intake of a common cooking medium like safflower oil for 16 weeks is a safe way to protect your heart from risks.These new findings also ... Read more...
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A daily dose of safflower oil may help reduce heart disease risk
March 22nd, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A dose of safflower oil, a common cooking oil, each day for 16 weeks may help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a new research.In the ... Read more...
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Coffee cuts stroke risk in women
March 11th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 11 (IANS) Drinking more than a cup of coffee daily lowers stroke risk among women by 22 percent to 25 percent, compared to those who drink less.Low or ... Read more...
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14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health
January 16th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Trying to incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet? An article in the January issue of a magazine has listed 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.Whole ... Read more...
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Taking more steps every day can keep diabetes at bay
January 14th, 2011 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that simply taking more steps every day not only helps ward off obesity but also reduces the risk of diabetes.While previous studies ... Read more...
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Birch bark ingredient has an array of metabolic benefits
January 5th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): New studies in animals have shown that an ingredient found in abundance in birch bark has an array of metabolic benefits.In mice, the compound known as betulin lowered ... Read more...
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Almonds ‘could help prevent diabetes, heart disease’
December 30th, 2010 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A new study - conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - has suggested that eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease.Scientists ... Read more...
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17-year-old mystery of ’starvation hormone’ solved
December 27th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): A 17-year-old mystery about how the so-called 'starvation hormone' affects multiple biological systems, including preventing insulin sensitivity and promoting cell survival, may have been solved by the new ... Read more...
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Almonds may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease
December 17th, 2010 - 11:47 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A new research suggests that consuming an almond-enriched diet may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.The study, one of the first of its ... Read more...
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HIV drugs ‘lead to insulin resistance’
November 23rd, 2010 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that HIV drugs can lead to insulin resistance that further results in diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Washington University researchers have found that HIV protease ... Read more...
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Insulin sensitivity may explain obesity, memory problems link
October 20th, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): New research by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin suggests that because of impairments in their insulin sensitivity, obese individuals demonstrate different brain responses than their ... Read more...
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Insulin resistance may be linked to stroke risk
October 12th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 12 (ANI): A new study has suggested that insulin resistance, a condition in which insulin produced by the body becomes less effective in reducing blood glucose levels, is associated with ... Read more...
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Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women
September 17th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 17 (ANI): Researchers have found that significant weight loss after bariatric surgery can significantly improve the lipoprotein profiles of women within a year.Significant weight loss not only improves daily life ... Read more...
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How fish oils work against diabetes
September 3rd, 2010 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered why eating fish may be a great idea to ward off chronic inflammation and insulin ... Read more...
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Eating grapefruit could help treat diabetes
August 26th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): Grapefruit could hold the key to tackling diabetes, a new study has found.Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause ... Read more...
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Teens with type 2 diabetes have brain abnormalities
August 3rd, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 03 (ANI): Obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes have diminished cognitive performance and subtle abnormalities in the brain, a study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Centre has found."This is ... Read more...
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Snoozing for less or more than 7 hours a day ups risk of heart diseases
August 2nd, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 2 (ANI): Sleeping for less than or more than seven hours a day could put your heart at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases.The risk of irregular sleeping patterns was ... Read more...
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Scientists discover novel anti-diabetes mechanism
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered a new mechanism that dramatically increases insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of developing type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.The new study by scientists from The ... Read more...
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Link between obesity, insulin resistance paves way for safer diabetes drugs
July 22nd, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): Researchers have found a new molecular link between obesity and the action of diabetes drugs such as Avandia and Actos, which could pave the way for improved medications ... Read more...
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High blood sugar in pregnancy may raise diabetes risk in kids
June 23rd, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study has shown that kids of mothers whose blood glucose (sugar) was high during pregnancy are more likely to have low insulin sensitivity-a risk factor for ... Read more...
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Drinking coffee regularly may offset diabetes risk
June 10th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent diabetes, according to new evidence found by Japanese scientists.
They fed either water or coffee to a group of lab mice commonly ... Read more...
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Drinking coffee ‘can cut diabetes risk’
June 10th, 2010 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 10 (ANI): A new study has offered fresh evidence that drinking coffee may help prevent diabetes and that caffeine may be the ingredient largely responsible for this effect.Previous studies ... Read more...
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Sleep apnea ‘ups insulin resistance’
May 18th, 2010 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center claim that sleep apnea could cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance.The intermittent hypoxia associated with sleep apnea causes a ... Read more...
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