How the Male Beer-Gut May Be a Red Flag for Cardiovascular Disease and Other...
Obesity can cause a wide range of cardiovascular disease risks, some of which can be attributed to the various differences in regional body fat distribution among individuals. a Study of sedentary men across a range of obesity levels links lower cardiovagal baroreflex to higher levels of abdominal visceral fat.
New Cholesterol Test More Accurate Without Fasting
The newer method for calculating LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is more accurate and doesn't require fasting before blood is drawn.
Cause for Higher Fracture Risk in Diabetics Identified
A study using high resolution imaging to create a "virtual bone biopsy" has shed new light on why people with type 2 diabetes are...
Liver May Be Source of ‘Good’ Cholesterol
Research suggests that the liver may produce most of the body's "good" cholesterol, an unexpected finding that might one day help scientists develop new treatments to raise levels of this heart-protecting molecule in humans.
Study: Teen Dieters More Likely to be Overweight and Suffer from Eating Disorders
Adolescents who diet and use unhealthy weight-control behaviors are more likely to be overweight and put themselves at risk for eating disorders in the future.
Recipe For Overeating: Dangers Of Mixing Stress, Deprivation And Tempting Foods
Two studies in the October issue of Behavioral Neuroscience show that when animals are stressed, deprived and exposed to tempting food, they overeat, with different degrees of interaction. The powerful interplay between internal and external factors helps explain why dieters rebound and even one cookie can trigger a binge if someone's predisposed to binge.
Buffet Guilt: How Eating at a Buffet Makes Us Feel
Researchers learn interesting things about how people feel after eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Read this story and see if any of it rings...
Diabetes and Obesity Responsible for 6-Percent of Cancer Cases
Nearly 6% of new cancer cases were caused by the combined effects of diabetes and being overweight or obese - and almost twice as common in women as men.
Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash
United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...
Lower Cholesterol with a Vegetarian Diet – and Vegan is Even Better
Researchers have found that plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets, are associated with lower levels of total cholesterol.
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...
Evidence Shows Aspirin Reduces Risk of a First Heart Attack
Aspirin conclusively reduces the risk of a first heart attack by 32%, according to a new report.
Obamacare Improved Heart Health of Americans, Especially Men
Under Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act, Americans have more preventive care for heart health - which in turn has lead to overall better cardiovascular health, timely diabetes screening and reduced risk of heart disease.
New Insights Into The Early Development Of Diabetes
A study provides new information on the early steps in the development of IR and suggests why insulin-resistant people easily gain weight.
Stem Cells Discovery to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Stem cells could address diabetes-related circulation problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), and prevent other health problems and amputation.
Link Between Diabetes Drug Actos (Pioglitazone) and Bladder Cancer Risk Scrutinized
Researchers analyzed 200,000 patients to examine the suspected link between pioglitazone (Actos), which is used to treat diabetes, and an increased risk of bladder...
