‘Seeds of Mahogany safe in treating diabetes’
August 17th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) Scientists in West Bengal claim that the seeds of the big leaf mahogany tree, that are used to treat diabetes in folk medicines, are non-toxic and ... Read more...
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High-fat diet lowers blood sugar in diabetics
May 13th, 2012 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, May 13 (IANS) Food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates may actually benefit type-2 diabetics who are advised to stick to a low-fat diet.
The results of ... Read more...
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White rice increases risk of type 2 diabetes
March 16th, 2012 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 16 (IANS) White rice might be pleasing to the palate, but it significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes when eaten regularly.Researchers from the Harvard School of ... Read more...
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Lactate’s role in development of breast cancer
April 19th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 19 (ANI): Researchers from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) have revealed the role lactate plays in the development of breast cancer cells and surrounding connective tissue.A known ... Read more...
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New drug murders cancer cells
April 8th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Scientists in the U.S. have come up with a powerful new strategy for treating cancer.Cancer cells grow so fast that they can outstrip their blood supply, leaving them ... Read more...
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Depression raises risk of severe complications from diabetes
January 28th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): A new study has shown that diabetics, who are depressed, are at an elevated risk of developing severe diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and ... Read more...
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Obstructive sleep apnea patients at increased heart disease risk
January 25th, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at two-fold risk of dying due to cardiovascular problem, say experts.Over the past 10 years, several studies have linked OSA to ... Read more...
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Eating lots of fructose impairs memory
August 1st, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Diets high in fructose, a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages, impairs memory, according to a new study.
Amy Ross, graduate student in the lab ... Read more...
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Dropping a gene could make tomatoes sweeter
July 22nd, 2009 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified a gene in tomatoes that can be 'knocked-out' to create sweeter fruit and long-lasting leaves.
The gene - INVINH1 - plays a major role in limiting ... Read more...
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Eating high levels of fructose may impair memory
July 17th, 2009 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 17 (ANI): Diets high in fructose - a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages - could impair spatial memory, says a study on adult rats.To reach ... Read more...
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Gene that controls abnormal sugar production in liver identified
May 22nd, 2009 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 22 (ANI): In a novel study, scientists have identified a gene that helps regulate abnormal production of sugar in the liver, critical to people with diabetes.The liver is the sugar ... Read more...
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Diabetes could lead to diminished brain power
April 12th, 2009 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 12 (ANI): Failure to control type 2 diabetes may lead to poorer memory and diminished brain power, a new study has found.According to University of Edinburgh team, severe hypoglycaemic episodes ... Read more...
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Sugar overdose can accelerate ageing
March 6th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): You need not search for that fountain of youth to stay young, for ageing can be kept at bay just by cutting back on sugar intake.
Well, ... Read more...
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Brain starvation as we age triggers Alzheimer’’s
December 25th, 2008 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Researchers from Northwestern University''s Feinberg School of Medicine have found that a slow, chronic starvation of the brain as people grow old appears to be one of ... Read more...
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Anti-obesity drugs can be effective against flu, hepatitis, HIV
September 29th, 2008 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Viruses dramatically increase cellular metabolism, and existing anti-obesity drugs may be a new way to block these metabolic changes and inhibit viral infection. Metabolism refers to all the ... Read more...
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Diet studies prove inconclusive in preventing pregnancy-related diabetes
April 30th, 2008 - 5:19 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Apr 30 (ANI): A number of health professionals believe that a low glycemic diet may prevent pregnancy-related diabetes. However, a recent review has found no evidence to prove this ... Read more...
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Scans spot hidden tumours in rare cancer syndrome
March 19th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 19 (IANS) Periodic body scans in combination with physical exams might catch more tumours at a curable stage, according to a study. For instance, a full-body PET/CT scanning detected unsuspected ... Read more...
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Researchers seek explanation for high diabetes rate among Asian Indians
March 2nd, 2008 - 4:29 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising throughout the world, but the Asian Indians have the highest prevalence. A new study is looking for an explanation behind ... Read more...
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Sugar in the form of carrot cake not harmful for diabetics
January 9th, 2008 - 3:43 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Jan 9 (ANI): Now, diabetics can dig into carrot cake without thinking twice about the amount of sugar they are consuming, for a new study has found no adverse changes ... Read more...
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