Monthly Archives: August 2016
Sugar Addiction: Brain Sugar Switch Discovered
Researchers have discovered what they are calling a brain sugar switch that may curb sugar addiction. Researchers at Technical University of Munich discovered that our...
Recall: Lead Found in 377,000 lbs. of Seasoning Blends
More than 188 tons of blended seasoning products sold nationwide in retail stores, as well as online, have been recalled due to lead contamination. Oriental...
Bread, Muffin and Brownie Mixes Recalled Due to E. coli
A long list of bread, muffin and brownie mix products sold under a variety of brand names are being recalled due to the risk...
Massive Nationwide Recall of Drugs & Supplements
A massive recall is underway by PharmaTech due to Burkholderia cepacia contamination affecting a number of liquid drug and supplement products sold nationwide. PharmaTech, LLC...
Diabetic Kidney Disease Rate Surprises Researchers
Researchers were surprised with the findings of their study of the prevalence of diabetic kidney disease in the US, which was based on data...
Texting Improves Diabetes Prevention in India
A study involving 1 million people has found that using mobile phones and text messages to change diabetes risk behaviors leads to positive results. A...
Binge Eating Behavior Turned Off Via Dopamine Neurons
Binge eating is a serious problem and researchers may have found a way to supress it using a drug already approved by the FDA...
Combo Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Improves Blood Glucose Control
A new study shows that a regimen of three medications helped people with Type 1 diabetes achieve better blood glucose control and shed pounds. A...
Cheese Recall in 13 States Due to E. coli Risk
Cheese recalled in 13 states due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. In...
Australian First Study: Massive Diabetic Foot Disease Costs
New research from Queensland University of Technology shows preventable hospitalization from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Senior...
Recall of Muffin and Cake Mixes Due to Salmonella
There is currently a recall of muffin and cake mixes due to the risk of salmonella, which can cause serious and potentially lethal infections...
