Food Portions May Explain the ‘French Paradox’ of Rich Foods and a Thin Population
Perplexing disconnect between France's rich cuisine and slender population can be explained in part by portions that are significantly smaller than those in America.
Yogurt Lowers Stroke Risk, Helps with Diabetes and Hypertension
A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension details how higher yogurt intake is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women and can help with diabetes and hypertension.
Role in Type 1 Diabetes Provides Clue for Researchers Who Discovered Obesity Gene
The discovery of a gene believed to be connected to morbid obesity has international origins and began as an exploration into the causes of Type I diabetes.
Way to Restore Vision Using Stem Cells Discovered
Researchers have succeeded in producing photoreceptors from human embryonic stem cells, which can help restore vision in people suffering from macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration...
Common Gene Mutation May Be Raising Your Risk of Heart Attack by 49%
A common gene mutation that regulates cholesterol levels may be raising your risk of heart attack by as much as 49% according to a...
Side Effects of Diabetes Drug Traced to Fat Action
For better or worse, a popular class of anti-diabetic drugs does more than lower blood sugar.
Stanford Researcher Studies Newly Discovered ‘Good’ Cholesterol Gene
Study could lead to new therapies for heart disease.
Drugs Aid Weight Loss Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Three commonly used drugs may help type 2 diabetes patients lose small amounts of weight, although long-term benefits are not clear, a new review of 22 studies suggests.
Just 2-Minutes of Walking Per Hour Offsets the Hazards of Sitting
Standing may not be enough to offset the hazards of sitting for long periods of time, but adding as little as 2-minutes of walking...
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify How a Gene Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2...
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified how a gene for a protein that can cause Type 2 diabetes, also possibly kills nerve cells in the brain, thereby contributing to Alzheimer's disease.
Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Childhood Obesity
Obesity is one of the biggest threats to child health.
Study: Too Much Light at Night May Lead to Obesity
Persistent exposure to light at night may lead to weight gain, even without changing physical activity or eating more food.
Study Of Obese Diabetics Explains Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results
A new study has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom.
Obesity Has Effect On Disability, Not Life Expectancy, For Adults 70+
New research shows that obese adults who reach the age of 70 are at no greater risk of dying than their non-obese counterparts, but they do have a much greater probability of spending their remaining years disabled.
Study: Certain Antihypertensive Drugs May Facilitate and/or Prevent Diabetes While Others Increase Risk
Researchers have found significant differences between antihypertensive drugs and their effect on developing diabetes.
Aspirin As Effective as Ticlopidine in African American Stroke Prevention
Results show that aspirin can be as effective as ticlopidine for prevention of a second stroke in African Americans.
