Type of Weight Loss Surgery More Effective at Reducing Insulin Resistance
Bariatric surgery for severely obese patients leads to weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity. Study finds that the degree of improvement depends on the surgical technique used, comparing biliopancreatic diversion to gastric bypass.
Researchers Identify New Way To Reduce Cholesterol Levels
Just in time for the holidays, McGill researchers have identified a new way to reduce fat and cholesterol levels in the body.
Immigrants, Beware: Living In The United States Is Fattening
Immigrants who have lived in the United States for at least 15 years are nearly as obese as U.S.-born adults
Overweight, Boozy And Depressed: Why We Need Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
With the time for New Year's resolutions uncomfortably close, latest data from a huge nationwide study shows that obesity is up, as is drinking by women.
Race May Affect Weight And Fitness Level
Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.
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.
Strokes: Dental X-Rays Reveal More Than Cavities
Dental visits usually result in patient recommendations to floss or reschedule more appointments to treat a cavity, however, some patients are learning they may be at risk for a stroke too.
Aspirin Underused To Reduce Heart Disease Risk In Diabetic Women And Young Adults
Women and people under 50 who have diabetes are not using aspirin, despite the fact that it has been found an effective and inexpensive means to reduce risk of first and subsequent heart attack.
Obesity In Middle Age May Drastically Raise Future Medicare Expenditures
Overweight and obesity in young adulthood and middle age may have devastating effects on future Medicare expenditures.
Researcher Breaks Down Cholesterol Mystery
Scientist: chylomicrons gather on arterial walls and may be as dangerous or more dangerous than low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in causing strokes and heart attacks.
Obesity Gets You Where You Live
Obesity is likely to affect individuals in low-income areas where fresh fruits and vegetables may not be as plentiful.
New Stroke Prevention Therapy As Effective As Invasive Surgery
Angioplasty and stenting, the same techniques used to clear arteries blocked by heart disease, can also be used on the carotid artery to prevent stroke.
Study Shows Difference In Cardiovascular Effects Between Vioxx And Celebrex
Researchers found a greater risk of heart attack associated with Vioxx than Celebrex.
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.
Prevention of Heart Disease Should Begin in Childhood
The metabolic syndrome, a collection of disorders that often precedes diabetes, has been rising steadily among adolescents and adults over the past two decades.
Short-Term Exercise Significantly Increases Insulin Action, While Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Trend Downward
Carefully controlling the amount of food and drink that formerly sedentary, overweight people ingest during and after short-term exercise has a significant impact on insulin action
