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 Alone Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Sedentary Adolescents
A moderate aerobic exercise program, without weight loss, can improve insulin sensitivity in both lean and obese sedentary adolescents.
Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Pre-Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy has been found in nearly 8 percent of pre-diabetic study participants. It was also seen in 12 percent of participants with type 2 diabetes who developed diabetes during the program.
Healthy Weight Means Healthier Blood Lipid Profile In Children
Study shows maintaining a healthy weight in children may be one good way for them to keep a healthy blood lipid profile and grow up with a happy heart.
Afternoon Protein Snack Helps Teens Control Appetite and Diet
Afternoon snacking, particularly on high-protein-soy foods, reduces afternoon appetite, delays subsequent eating and reduces unhealthy evening snacking in teenagers. Although eating high-protein, afternoon snacks can...
Does Everyday Mindfulness Lead to Healthy Glucose Levels?
Does everyday mindfulness lead to better health? A new study from Brown University looked into the connection between higher mindfulness and healthier glucose levels. ...
Obesity Linked to Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease
For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk of elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), or hyperparathyroidism increases along with body weight.
Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Driven by Added Fructose: Mayo Clinic Urges Drastic Reductions
Recent studies have shown that added sugars, particularly those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes, even more so than other carbohydrates.
Fructose Contributes to Weight Gain, Body Fat, and Physical Inactivity
Fructose currently accounts for 10% of caloric intake for Americans. A new study has found that fructose causes significant weight gain, physical inactivity, and...
Partial Remission from Diabetes Linked to Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention
Participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with a greater likelihood of partial remission of type 2 diabetes.
Statin-Induced Diabetics is a Growing Concern; Coenzyme Q10 Supplements May Offest Risk of Diabetes
A study has shown that coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) offsets cellular changes that may be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes caused by some statin drugs.
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...
Toxic Byproduct of Heat-Processed Food May Lead to Weight Gain and Diabetes
Researchers have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Just 5-days of Fatty Foods Changes Body Metabolism, Leads to Weight Gain
You might think that you can get away with eating fatty foods for a few days without it making any significant changes to your...
Spouses Share Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
A new study found a connection between the BMI of one spouse and the other spouse's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Extensive TV Watching Linked with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, CVD and All-Cause...
In an analysis of data from several studies, watching television for 2-3 hours per day or more was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease and all-cause death.
