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New Eye Pressure Test Could Prevent Loss of Vision
University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher recommends new approach for checking eye pressure which can reduce risk of vision loss or blindness in...
Lost Sleep Makes You Eat More Calories, Says Study
Sleep deprivation may result in people consuming more calories during the following day, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at...
TV Cooking Shows Fail Safe Food Handling Test
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that many cooking TV shows fail to model proper food safety...
Weight Watchers Better for Type 2 Diabetes than Standard Care
Study to see if Weight Watchers led to better outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes than standard care has been published - showing...
New Tool Detects Alzheimer’s Earlier, Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have developed a chemical compound that detects the Alzheimer's protein better than current FDA-approved agents for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear.
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Mild Exercise for Seniors Helps Arthritis and More
Researchers found that a low-impact exercise program for seniors helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for most participants. It's never too...
Rise in Avoidable Diabetes Hospital Visits Hits England
University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycemia admissions in hospitals, finding a significant increase over a 10 year period. Hospital admissions for a...
Cutting Nerves to Kidneys Improves Insulin Resistance, Says Diabetes Study
An interesting Cedars-Sinai diabetes study has found that cutting specific nerves to the kidneys improved insulin sensitivity. Incapacitating specific nerves to the kidneys improves the...
Apps Could be the Answer to Self-Managing Diabetes
Smart phone apps could offer patients with type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of self-managing their condition, concludes a study by Cardiff University. A...
Glucose Pulse Restores Normal Insulin Rhythm in Pancreas Cells
In a recent study, pulses of the sugar glucose restoreed normal insulin release in pancreas cells, which could shed light on loss of insulin...
Using Worms to Prevent Diabetes Complications like Neuropathy
Researchers have found a sensor for the reactive molecules linked to diabetic complications using worms, which may provide new therapies for serious diabetes health...
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Blood Pressure
World's largest study finds that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to higher blood pressure, and that traffic noise is also linked to...
Experts Say Cut Omega-6, Boost Omega-3 to Curb Obesity Rates
Experts are urging that we cut dietary omega 6 and boost omega 3 to curb soaring obesity rates, citing the the current ratio is...
Vitamin D Extends Lifespan, Helps Type 2 Diabetics – But Dosage Matters
Research shows the popular supplement, vitamin D, engages longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of toxic proteins linked to many age-related...
Do Fast Food Calorie Labels Help? Study has the Answer.
Researchers from New York University shows whether fast-food menu calorie counts help consumers make healthy choices - or not - in a new study...
Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes, Type and Timing Matters
New data about both the amount and timing of physical activity in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as how...