Monthly Archives: November 2016
Platypus, Echidna Venom Spurs Type 2 Diabetes Discovery
An exciting discovery could help millions of people with type 2 diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels - and it involves platypus and echidna...
Less Sleep Leads to Drinking Sugary, Caffeinated Drinks
A recent study links shorter sleep with an increase in sugar-sweetened, caffeinated drink consumption -- and while the reason seems obvious, the study shows...
Fermentable Carbohydrate May Protect Against Obesity
Researchers tested a high-fat diet that contained fermentable carbohydrate and found that it protected against obesity, but relied on a speficif receptor. The team of...
Seniors Over-Prescribed High Risk Meds, Causing Injuries
Recent study finds that high risk medications are often prescribed at higher than recommended daily doses for seniors, resulting in more injuries from falls. ...
Lower Cut-Off Point for Defining Prediabetes Recommended
A group of researchers are recommending that the definition of prediabetes be changed and a lower cut-off point be used based on ADA guidelines. The...
Aspartame Causes Weight Gain and Metabolic Syndrome, Says Study
Study from Massachusetts General Hospital details the reasons why the sugar substitute Aspartame isn't effective in helping people lose weight, as well as it's...
Diabetes Doubles Risk of Death for Smokers
A RSNA study has found that smokers living with diabetes are at an increased risk of death from causes other than lung cancer -...
Study: Easy Solution to Higher Brain Function, Delay of Dementia
A research team at York University has found that a few simple habits can lead to better cognitive functioning for younger and older adults,...
3 Factors Speed Up the Need for Dialysis in Type 2 Diabetics
Researchers have found 3 risk factors that determine whether a person with type 2 diabetes will need dialysis decades earlier than others. Patients with diabetes...
Nationwide Recall on Sabra Hummus Products for Health Risk
Sabra Dipping Company has issued a recall of several of their hummus products because of Listeria monocytogenes, a health risk that can be especially...
HangTite Insulin Pen Holder Solves Common Diabetic Problems, Improves Home Care
Developed by a type 1 diabetic, the HangTite offers a very affordable solution to common issues with insulin pens and helps improve diabetic care...
Hospital Study: Low Blood Sugar Levels Can Be Deadly
According to a new study, low blood glucose levels in hospitalized patients is linked to increased mortality risk, but a new guide has...
Nationwide Cheese Recall Due to Salmonella Includes 4C, Cento
4C foods has issued a national recall on several styles of grated cheese, which is also sold under the Cento brand, due to the...
Nerve Protein Discovery Could Help Type 2 Diabetics
John Hopkins University researchers have made a discovery that could help treat millions of people with type 2 diabetes. Research led by a Johns Hopkins...
Asian-Americans Rarely Screened for Diabetes Despite High Risk
Despite their higher risk of developing diabetes, Asian-Americans are the least likely ethnic group to get screened according to researchers.
Less than half of...
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Ice Cream Recall, Possible Listeria
Weight Watchers has recalled Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae frozen desserts due to risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can be more...
