Study Finds Simple Fix to Curb Unhealthy Eating Caused by Stress
Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern.
Limiting Fructose May Boost Weight Loss
One of the reasons people on low-carbohydrate diets may lose weight is that they reduce their intake of fructose, a type of sugar that can be made into body fat quickly, according to a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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...
Walnuts Improve Cholesterol Levels, Insulin-Resistant Women Helped Most
Researchers report that a meal plan rich in walnuts, which are high in polyunsaturated fats, has a significant impact on lipid levels for women,...
Diabetic Hearts Make Unhealthy Switch To High-Fat Diet
The high-fat "diet" that diabetic heart muscle consumes helps make cardiovascular disease the most common killer of diabetic patients, according to a study.
Low-Glycemic Load Diet May Be More Effective For Dieters With Certain Insulin Response Patterns
Overweight individuals who secrete insulin at a higher level may experience greater weight loss by selecting a low-glycemic load diet, compared to a low-fat diet, according to a study.
Phenolic Compounds May Explain Mediterranean Diet Benefits
Phenolic compounds in olive oil, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties, may explain cardiovascular health benefits associated with the so-called Mediterranean Diet, according to a new study.
Exercise and Weight Loss Reduces Excess Insulin and Lowers Blood Pressure in Syndrome X
Exercising and losing weight can significantly reduce the overproduction of insulin and lower the blood pressure of patients with Syndrome X.
Antioxidants, Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes, Red Wine, Tea, Polyphenolics
Food scientists have found that certain antioxidants found in red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase that controls the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, and protect the body from complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Revised Definition Means Millions More Have Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes - a condition that raises a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke - is far more common in America than previously believed.
Eating Nuts Every Day Could Help Control Type 2 Diabetes and Even Prevent Complications
Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications, according to new research from St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Pesticide Exposure in Womb Linked to Slow Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes
The study is the first to show that developmental exposure increases the risk of females later developing metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of conditions that include increased body fat, blood glucose, and cholesterol.
Size of Fat Cells and Waist Size Predict Type 2 Diabetes in Women
New, long-range research shows that large abdominal fat cells and/or waist-to-height ratios are key indicators of future diabetes.
Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher In People With Insulin-Requiring Type 2 Diabetes
Study concludes that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who require long-term insulin therapy are at a significantly increased risk for colorectal cancer.
Study Suggests Women May Need More Vitamin C
Recent findings by researchers at NIDDK and Vanderbilt University indicate that the RDA of vitamin C may need to increase to 90 milligrams a day for young women.
Lower Blood Pressure Decreases Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics With Clogged Leg Arteries
Lowering blood pressure can reduce heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in people with diabetes who also have clogged leg arteries.
