Monthly Archives: August 2017
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to PCOS in New Study
Researchers found a higher risk and earlier diagnosis of diabetes in women with PCOS, which affects 5 to 6 million women in the United States alone.
Chocolate May Help Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes, Says BYU Study
Chocolate may help prevent and treat diabetes according to a new BYU study, but there's a catch.
1 in 4 People Hospitalized in Germany has Diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes in hospitals was studied by German researchers who determined that 1 in 4 patients hospitalized was a diabetic.
Lower Cholesterol with a Vegetarian Diet – and Vegan is Even Better
Researchers have found that plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets, are associated with lower levels of total cholesterol.
Implant Invented to Lower Blood Sugar Levels and Weight
A spongy implant into fat tissue reduced weight gain and blood-sugar levels with no adverse affects - a development that can benefit people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Nationwide Liquid Supplement Recall by Multiple Brands Due to Contamination
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all Liquid Products Manufactured by Pharmatech LLC and Distributed by Leader Brand, Major Pharmaceuticals, and Rugby Laboratories Due to Possible Product Contamination.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Lowered with Healthy Diet in South Asian Women
A recent study highlights the importance of public health messaging to South Asian women who are considering pregnancy in an attempt to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Protein Bars Recalled Nationwide by Amrita Health Foods Due to Listeria
Amrita Health Foods has recalled a number of varieties of Amrita Bars protein bars for possible health risk due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Doctor Bias Towards Obese People is Real and Needs to Stop, Says Study
With American obesity rates exceeding 37 percent, osteopathic educators try shifting mindset of physicians who have negative attitudes towards obese people as a way to curb obesity.