Skin and Wound Healing Accelerated by Ultrasound in Diabetics
Scientists were able to reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third, as well as reduce the chance of wound infection,...
Dietary Factors Appear to Be Associated With Diabetes Risk
Drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages or eating fewer fruits and vegetables both may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas eating a low-fat diet does not appear to be associated with any change in diabetes risk.
Popular Cholesterol Drug Activates the Same Receptors as Medical Marijuana
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that fenofibrate activates cannabinoid receptors and may become a viable treatment option for relieving pain, stimulating appetite,...
Study: Genes and Diet Linked to Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Researchers have found another link among genes, heart disease and diet.
High Rate of Overweight and Obesity Found in Children Having Surgery
A very high proportion of children who are having surgery are overweight or obese, and because of the excess weight have a greater chance of experiencing problems associated with the surgery, according to a new study.
Review Suggests Artificial Sweeteners Contribute to Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes
Here's a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good according to a newly published review.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago.
Study May Lead to New Treatments for Type 2 diabetes
Activating a specialized type of fat, known as brown adipose tissue, may help combat obesity as well as result in better glucose control for type 2 diabetes.
Researchers: Turmeric’s (Curcumin) Fights Skin, Breast and Other Tumor Cells.
Looking for a cancer cure? Try the spice rack. In the last few years, that tactic has proved productive for researchers investigating turmeric, a curry spice used for centuries in Indian traditional medicine.
Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Not Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Women who took statins do not face an increased breast cancer risk as had been suggested by some previous studies.
Caloric Restriction Appears To Prevent Primary Aging In The Heart
Eating a very low-calorie yet nutritionally balanced diet is good for your heart. Studying heart function in members of an organization called the Caloric Restriction Society, investigators found that their hearts functioned like the hearts of much younger people.
Metabolic Syndrome – Don’t Blame the Belly Fat
Abdominal fat, the spare tire that many of us carry, has long been implicated as a primary suspect in causing the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that includes the most dangerous heart attack risk factors: prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, and changes in cholesterol.
Body Shape Tied to Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk
Study details the relationship between certain body shapes and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other health issues. A study from...
Big Kids Are Getting Too Big
The epidemic of obesity in young children has been far worse in the tallest, fastest growing young children, according to new research
Study Finds Strong Link Between Obesity and Risk For Heart Failure
According to a new study, excess body weight is strongly and independently associated with an increased risk of heart failure.
More Benefits Emerging for One Type of Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Including Prevention of Fatty...
A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.
