Higher Oxidized LDL Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Higher concentrations of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that has been modified by oxidation is associated with an increased incidence of abdominal obesity, high fasting glucose levels and high triglyceride levels and the metabolic syndrome, which includes a combination of these conditions.
Higher Risk of Developing Atherosclerosis Among Diabetic Men with Low Testosterone
Men who have low testosterone and Type 2 diabetes face a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis - a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries - than men who have diabetes and normal testosterone levels.
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).
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.
Short-Term Exercise Significantly Increases Insulin Action, While Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Trend Downward
Carefully controlling the amount of food and drink that formerly sedentary, overweight people ingest during and after short-term exercise has a significant impact on insulin action
Sleep Apnea Occurring During Rem Sleep is Significantly Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
A study reports that there is a statistically significant relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) episodes occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and type 2 diabetes.
Anti-Clotting Drug Safer Than Aspirin at Averting Second Strokes
An anti-clotting drug is as effective as aspirin at preventing a second stroke, but without the bleeding complication sometimes associated with aspirin use, according to two new studies.
Challenge: Atlanta Physicians Prescribe Food as Medicine
A group of Atlanta physicians are challenging patients and residents to a health challenge based on a plant-based diet which can boost metabolism, lower...
Diabetes Shift Oral Microbiome, Fosters Periodontitis, Bone Loss Around Teeth
A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found that the oral microbiome is affected by diabetes, causing a shift to increase...
Little Diet Pain, Big Health Gain: 5-Percent Weight Loss
Heartening news for people struggling with being overweight. A new study shows that you don't need to lose a lot of weight to see...
Comfort-Food Cravings May Be Body’s Attempt to Put Brake on Chronic Stress
Researchers have identified a biochemical feedback system that could explain why some people crave comfort foods when they are chronically stressed.
Statin Guidelines Missing Middle-Age Patients, Over Targeting Seniors
The new guidelines for cholesterol-lowering statins in people with heart disease risk excludes middle-aged adults who could benefit most, and leads to over-prescribing seniors...
Diabetes Raises Heart Attack Death Risk by 50-percent
Having diabetes increases the risk of dying from the effects of a heart attack by around 50-percent, according to a large study. Researchers at the...
New Measure Trumps HDL Levels in Protecting Against Heart Disease
Recent findings have called into question the notion that pharmacologic increases in HDL cholesterol levels are necessarily beneficial to patients.
Unhealthy Fat Levels in Type 1 Diabetes May Be Treatable
A drug being studied to block cancer growth has been shown to restore healthier levels of fat, or lipids, in people with type 1...
IOF Warns of Fracture Risk in Diabetics, Urges Early Evaluation
New review summarizes current knowledge on the mechanisms, evaluation and management of bone fragility in type 1 diabetes, who suffer from an almost 6-fold...
