Soy protein can lower fat accumulation in liver
April 23rd, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Eating soy protein could significantly lower fat accumulation in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signalling pathway in the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Slimming before pregnancy ensures healthier births
April 15th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS) Even if obese women eat healthy during pregnancy, their babies may suffer future health problems. So it is advisable to lose body weight before going in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
A new drug to reverse diabetes?
October 5th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) American researchers are working on a drug that could help prevent or even reserve Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease linked to ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Excess sugar may cause heart attacks later
January 11th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) Teenagers fond of too much of sugar in their diet are likely to face a higher heart attack risk as adults. A study found that teens who consume ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
High-sugar diets in teens ‘increase heart disease risk later in life’
January 11th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): Teenagers who consume high sugar foods in their diets may be at an increased risk of heart disease later in life, says a new study.The study showed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Grapefruit derivative ‘prevents obesity’
July 14th, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 14 (ANI): A new study on mice, conducted by University of Western Ontario researchers, has shown that grapefruit contains a substance that's a natural fat fighter.Derived from citrus fruit, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Soon, a simple blood test to predict obesity
October 31st, 2008 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): A simple blood test may soon help predict obesity, say researchers.A new study from the Monell Center has found that the degree of change in blood triglyceride ... Read more...
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Study shows how belly fat causes type 2 diabetes
June 11th, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study has shed light on why abdominal fat is associated with type 2 diabetes risk, by finding that belly fat may affect liver function, thereby ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |