Monthly Archives: June 2016
Opposite Effects of Lost Sleep in Men and Women
Study recently published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism shows opposite effects of lost sleep in men and women and...
Citius Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Eugene Holuka to Board
Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: CTXR) announced that it has appointed Dr. Eugene Holuka to the board of directors effective June 23, 2016. Dr. Holuka is...
Volanesorsen Improves Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Penn researcher finds volanesorsen improves insulin sensitivity, glucose control for type 2 diabetics with high triglycerides. High triglycerides -- a type of fat, or lipid,...
Diabetes Alert Dogs? Dogs Smell Scent of Hypoglycemia
Study explains why some dogs can smell dangerously low blood sugar levels in people and how people with diabetes can benefit. A chemical found in...
Recall: Nature Valley Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
General Mills announced a voluntary national recall of four specific flavors of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The...
Diabetes Raises Heart Attack Death Risk by 50-percent
Having diabetes increases the risk of dying from the effects of a heart attack by around 50-percent, according to a large study. Researchers at the...
Study: Diabetes and C.A.D. Can Be Deadly
The combination of type 2 diabetes and CAD can be deadly, with patients facing a one in four chance of dying over the course...
Frozen Vegetable Recall: Peas and Mixed Vegetables from Multiple Brands
Frozen peas and frozen mixed vegetables are being recalled by six brands, including Great Value from Walmart and Market Pantry from Target, due to...
Diabetes Drug Lowers Cardiovascular and Kidney Complication Risk
For the first time, a large clinical trial showed across-the-board cardiovascular benefit of a common diabetes drug, a much-needed outcome for people with type...
Study Links Drive Time to Weight and Waist Size
Findings published in "Preventive Medicine" detail the impact daily car travel has on the weight and waistline of men and women. People who drive an...
Automated OCL Insulin System Improved Glucose Control in Kids
A newly published journal article details the success of an overnight closed-loop (OCL) control system, intended to mimic pancreatic beta-cell function, among children with...
18.7% of Type 2 Diabetics Being Given Risky Treatment
According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, 18.7 percent of type 2 diabetics were at risk for adverse effects due to the...
ChromaDex Names William Smithburg to Board
ChromaDex Names Former Chairman & CEO of The Quaker Oats Company, William Smithburg, to its Board of Directors. IRVINE, Calif., June 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Granola Recall Expands to Clif Bar and Quaker
The current recall due to sunflower seeds supplied by SunOpta has expanded to include CLIF BAR and additional varieties of Quaker Granola Bars. Clif Bar...
Kashi and Bear Naked Recall Granola Products
Kashi company voluntarily recalls Kashi granola bars and Bear Naked granola due to potential health risk related to sunflower seeds and Listeria monocytogenes. Kashi Company...
General Mills Flour Recall Hits 20 States
General Mills is involved in a multi-state recall of flour sold in several popular retail stores and supermarkets due to the risk of E....
