Study: Bullied Kids More Likely to Be Obese, Develop Health Problems
Bullying may keep overweight children on the sidelines, making it more difficult for them to shed pounds.
Gene Variant Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Hypertriglyceridemia
A rare gene variant in humans helps to protect against two of the country's top killers -- type 2 diabetes and heart disease -- as well as against hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis.
Study: Predicting Outcomes for Kidney Transplant Patients
A new study cites evidence in favor of using the protein biomarkers NGAL and IL-18 as a means to determine whether kidney transplant patients will require dialysis within the first week of transplant surgery.
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 Reveals Findings on How Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Grow and Function
A new study has shown conclusively that two receptors in the insulin-producing beta cell do not affect developmental growth, refuting a long-held hypothesis in diabetes research.
Study: Diabetes and Cancer; Protein Frequently Mutated in Cancer Has a Surprising Alter-Ego
A study published by Nature has defined the function of p110 alpha, the flag-ship molecule of the eight member PI3K family, which is one of the most frequently activated pathways in cancer.
Studies: Periodontal Therapy May Help Diabetic Patients Improve Sugar Control
Results of a new study support the hypothesis that periodontal therapy may improve metabolic control (lower HbA1c) in diabetic patients.
Recall: Boca Medical Products, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Insulin Syringe Product
Boca Medical Products, Inc., of Coral Springs, Florida is initiating a recall of 3984 boxes of Ultilet Insulin Syringe 30g 1/2cc product lot number 5GEXI as displayed on the inner case.
Study: Significant Improvement Noted In Diabetes Management Using Chronic Care Model
Educating people with diabetes in a primary-care setting with sustained, comprehensive intervention resulted in significant improvement in disease management and overall health, according to a new study.
Study: Liver Signal Critical For Insulin’s Brain Action
New research identifies a key player in the body's ability to respond to insulin action in the brain by ratcheting down the export of blood sugar from the liver. Findings point to a potential new drug target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Study: Lack Of Sleep Linked To Increased Risk Of High Blood Pressure
If you're middle age and sleep five or less hours a night, you may be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure.
Recall: Nationwide Recall Of All Accu-Chek Ultraflex Infusion Sets
Disetronic announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets because of a potential that tubing could fully or partially separate at the luer lock-tubing connection.
Study: Cinnamon, Cloves Improve Insulin Function, Lower Risk Factors For Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
Beneficial effects of cinnamon as an anti-inflammatory agent, anti-oxidant agent, and an agent able to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose, and improve how well insulin functions.
Study: TV Viewing During Lunch Affects Preschool Children’s Intake
Preschool children who usually eat meals at home while watching TV ate one-third more lunch when they were shown a cartoon video during lunchtime versus when they ate lunch without TV.
Study: Effects Of Tight Glucose Control Seen Years Later In Diabetic Neuropathy
People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar in check today will probably have a far lower chance of developing foot pain or other nerve damage tomorrow, according to new research results from a national study.
Study: Effect Of Diabetes On Heart May Differ By Ethnicity
Diabetes strongly increases the risk of heart failure in all ethnic groups, but early effects of diabetes on the heart may differ depending on whether the subjects are white, African-American, Hispanic or Chinese.
