Study: Common Diabetes Drug May Treat Ovarian Cancer
Diabetics with ovarian cancer who took the drug metformin for their diabetes had a better survival rate than patients who did not take the drug, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
Reducing Sugar and Increasing Fiber Intake May Improve Diabetes Risk Factors in Latino Teens
Reducing sugar intake by the equivalent of one can of soda per day and increasing fiber intake by the amount equivalent to one half cup of beans per day appears to improve risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in Latino adolescents.
Eating And Body Weight Regulated By Specific Neurons
Researchers provide direct evidence that two parts of a neuronal system, one that promotes eating and another that suppresses eating, are critical for the acute regulation of eating and body weight.
Treatment Combo Helps Diabetes Control, Weight Loss
A recent trial has led to an interesting discovery. A combination of two type 2 diabetes treatments leads to improved glucose control and weight...
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.
Study: Why Most Obese People Develop Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Findings from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), which appear in eLife, provide a possible explanation as to why most people who are obese...
Better Detection and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Using UWF Imaging
Damage in retinal periphery closely matches loss of blood flow in people with diabetes and a different imaging test may aid in earlier detection...
Dieters Decrease Heart Risk On Moderate Fat Program
Although low-fat diets are recommended for heart health, a moderate-fat weight loss diet reduced dieters' cardiovascular risk better than a low-fat diet.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Nerve Damage in Type 2 Diabetes can be Detected in the Eye
A 10-minute eye exam can tell whether or not a person with type 2 diabetes has nerve damage, according to new information.
Partial Remission from Diabetes Linked to Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention
Participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with a greater likelihood of partial remission of type 2 diabetes.
Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Women’s Stroke Risk
Women who are non-smokers, exercise regularly, have a healthy diet, including moderate alcohol consumption, and otherwise live a healthy lifestyle may have a reduced risk of stroke.
Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes Have Diminished Cognitive Performance and Brain Abnormalities
A study has found that obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes have diminished cognitive performance and subtle abnormalities in the brain as detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Diet As Good as Drug for Lowering Cholesterol, Says Study
Researchers shown that a vegetarian diet composed of specific plant foods can lower cholesterol as effectively as a drug treatment.
Doctors Overtreating Seniors for Diabetes and Blood Pressure, Says Study
New studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggest doctors and patients should work together to scale back certain treatments for diabetes and high blood...
Air Pollution May Increase Stroke Risk
High pollution levels may make people more susceptible to stroke, according to a report Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
