Study: Obesity Independently Impacts Prostate Cancer Screening
When interpreting prostate cancer screening test results, physicians should consider the impact of a patient's body mass index, regardless of race.
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.
Red Meat Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk; Processed Red Meats Especially Boost...
A new study finds a strong association between the consumption of red meat - particularly when the meat is processed - and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. It also shows that replacing red meat with healthier proteins can significantly lower the risk.
First Study To Show Cost-Effectiveness of Pre-Diabetes Intervention
Study is the first to show that it would be cost-effective for society to try to prevent diabetes in people with a condition known as "pre-diabetes," or impaired glucose tolerance.
Declining Physical Activity Levels Are Associated With Increasing Obesity
The recent worldwide increase in obesity has been attributed to environmental factors such as more sedentary lifestyles and excessive food intake.
Weight, Fitness and Lifestyle Identified as Important Factors Contributing to Metabolic Syndrome
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, an important cause of cardiovascular disease, is increasing, especially in young individuals
Study Links Drive Time to Weight and Waist Size
Findings published in "Preventive Medicine" detail the impact daily car travel has on the weight and waistline of men and women. People who drive an...
Exercise Shown to Have Positive Effect On Cholesterol
For the first time, Duke University Medical Center researchers have demonstrated that exercise -- without accompanying weight loss -- has a positive impact on improving cholesterol levels.
Weather and Chronic Pain Linked in New Study
The Cloudy with a Chance of Pain project is showing that there really is a link between rainy, cloudy days and chronic pain. Preliminary findings...
Risk of Using Rasilez with Certain Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs
Researchers have published the first detailed figures showing the risk of using the prescription drug Rasilez in combination with certain other blood pressure-lowering medications.
Mental Stress May Be Another Culprit In Raising Cholesterol Levels In Healthy Adults
There is good evidence to show that stress can increase a person's heart rate, lower the immune system's ability to fight colds and increase certain inflammatory markers but can stress also raise a person's cholesterol? It appears so for some people.
Type 2 Diabetes Gene Predisposes Children to Obesity
Pediatric researchers have found that a gene already implicated in the development of type 2 diabetes in adults also raises the risk of being overweight during childhood.
Researchers Find Rising Levels of Hypertension in Older Mexican-Americans
A new study reveals that the prevalence of hypertension in older Mexican-Americans living in the Southwest region of the United States has increased in the last decade.
Poor Prenatal Nutrition Permanently Damages Function of Insulin-Producing Cells in the Pancreas
Joslin scientists also discover this impairment sets the stage for type 2 diabetes later in life.
Grapes Reduce Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Diabetes, Study Shows
Findings show grape consumption lowered blood pressure, improved heart function and reduced other risk factors for heart disease and metabolic syndrome.
Study Shows Patients Taking Lipitor Show Significant Cardiovascular Benefit
Preliminary results showed diabetic patients who took the cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor had significantly fewer heart attacks, strokes and surgical procedures compared to patients who received placebo.
