Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Wound Healing, New Findings in Study
Wayne State study provides new understanding of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and wound healing in the treatment of corneal and skin diabetic ulcers. A research team...
First Clinical Trial of Red Wine Ingredient Shows Beneficial Metabolic Shifts
When obese men take a relatively small dose of resveratrol in purified form every day for a month, their metabolisms change for the better.
Researcher: Childhood Obesity Leads To Adult Diabetes
Researcher says parents, especially minority parents, now need to be concerned about Type 2 or adult-onset diabetes.
Discovery Details How Obesity Causes Disease – and 2 Ways to Stop It
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged...
Anger, Negative Emotions May Trigger Stroke
Anger and other negative emotions may be triggers for ischemic stroke, according to a study published in the December 14 issue of Neurology.
Adult Hypertension Risk Can be Identified in Childhood
Findings published in the international journal Hypertension detail screening methods to help clinicians identify young people who may develop high blood pressure later in...
Insulin Levels and Resistance Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Higher insulin concentrations and insulin resistance are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in men.
Study Questions Claim That Diabetics Are Less Likely to Recognize Signs of Heart Attack
Some studies have suggested that people with adult onset Type 2 diabetes are also less able to detect a critical heart attack warning sign.
Unique Study to Begin Examination of Whether Treating Periodontal Disease Cuts Heart Disease
Mounting scientific evidence has suggested that a significant link exists between heart and gum disease.
Eating Fatty Fish Once a Week Reduces Men’s Risk of Heart Failure
Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, adding to growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are of benefit to cardiac health.
Nearly Half of People Who Need Cholesterol Treatment Don’t Get It
Even though treatment for cholesterol disorders can reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel disease by about 30 percent over five years, many at-risk people aren't getting adequate treatment.
Liver May Be Source of ‘Good’ Cholesterol
Research suggests that the liver may produce most of the body's "good" cholesterol, an unexpected finding that might one day help scientists develop new treatments to raise levels of this heart-protecting molecule in humans.
After Menopause, Hormones With Statins May Help Heart, Prevent Stroke, T2 Diabetes
Study shows that women who took both hormones and statins had a significantly lower risk of dying of any cause and a moderately lower...
Exercise, Diet, Supplements Play Role in Lowering Cholesterol without Drugs
When it's time to rein in cholesterol, the go-to prescription is usually statins. These medications can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) from 25 percent to 50 percent, but statins aren't for everyone. The Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource outlines other ways to lower cholesterol.
Vine May Be a Valuable Dietary Supplement for Metabolic Syndrome
A fast-growing vine that has gobbled up some 10 million acres in the Southeast, may prove to be a valuable dietary supplement for metabolic syndrome.
Brains of Obese Teens Affected by TV Food Commercials
Surprising results from a recent study show that TV food commercials set off a region of the brain that controls the mouths of overweight...
