Childhood Obesity Linked to How Walkable Your Neighborhood Is
Researchers studied how the design of a neighborhood affects childhood obesity, using factors such as sidewalks, bike routes and more. How does your neighborhood stack up?
Viagra for Diabetes? Study Says It Improves Insulin Sensitivity and More.
A new study has found that sildenafil (brand name: Viagra) improves insulin sensitivity in individuals with prediabetes and also lowers a marker of heart,...
Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Driven by Added Fructose: Mayo Clinic Urges Drastic Reductions
Recent studies have shown that added sugars, particularly those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes, even more so than other carbohydrates.
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cold Tolerance
Researchers have discovered that many of the genetic variations that have enabled human populations to tolerate colder climates may also affect their susceptibility to metabolic syndrome.
Special Chiropractic Adjustment Lowers Blood Pressure
A study of individuals with a misaligned Atlas vertebraand high blood pressure showed that after a one-time specialized chiropractic adjustment, blood pressure decreased significantly.
Infection Cited As A Direct Link To Artery Thickening
A person’s risk of dying from heart disease may be predicted by the number of infectious agents present in the blood, according to a report in today’s Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Stanford Researcher: Hassle-Free Stroke Prevention Offered By New Drug
People who take a commonly prescribed yet problematic drug called Coumadin to prevent stroke or blood clots may soon have a hassle-free alternative.
Stanford Computer Model Shows Bypass Surgery More Cost-Effective Than Stents
Researchers have developed a computer model showing that bypass surgery is more cost-effective in the long run than stents in patients with two or more blocked coronary arteries.
MSG Use Linked to Obesity
People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don't use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake.
FDA Expands the Approved Use for Lucentis to Treat Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with...
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and is a leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. According to...
Declining Physical Activity Levels Are Associated With Increasing Obesity
The recent worldwide increase in obesity has been attributed to environmental factors such as more sedentary lifestyles and excessive food intake.
Findings Shed Light on Mechanism of Condition Associated With Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers have shown that blocking the action of a critical protein can improve multiple inflammatory pathways in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
Study: Watching Cooking Shows a Recipe for Gaining Weight
If you're a fan of food television, it's fine to be entertained by the programming, but if you take recipes for the rich meals...
Hearing Loss Tied to Iron Deficiency
Newly published JAMA study finds that an association exists between iron deficiency in adults and hearing loss. In a study published by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &...
Childhood Body Mass Index Quadruples Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Study finds link between childhood body mass index and metabolic health, showing a dramatic increase in risk of type 2 diabetes for kids with...
Psoriasis Associated with Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Women
Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure).
