Diabetes Drug Metformin Inhibits Progression of Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital may have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of the diabetes drug metformin to inhibit the progression of...
Blood Thinner Rivaroxaban Beats Aspirin for Clots and Thromboembolism
A McMaster University study discovered that the blood thinner rivaroxaban is better at preventing future blood clots than aspirin, and just as safe. An international...
Continuous Insulin Monitoring Does Not Raise Hospital Costs
Patients with diabetes whose glucose is continually monitored after coronary bypass artery graft surgery do not incur higher medical costs despite the additional testing.
Study: New Research Finds Direct Link Between High Cholesterol and Prostate Cancer
Researchers from Italy have found what they believe to be the first direct link between high cholesterol levels and prostate cancer.
Obesity Increases Risk of Injury on the Job
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range increases the risk of traumatic workplace injury.
Study: Type 2 Diabetes Drug Makes People Fat. Find out why.
Many people with type 2 diabetes are taking anti-diabetic medications which specifically activate sensors that increase hunger, which then leads to weight gain. Medication used...
Nutrition Advice Makes Heart-Healthy Diet More Satisfying
People who received dietary counseling to help them lower their cholesterol levels reported higher levels of satisfaction with their quality of life and health care than individuals who tried to lower their cholesterol in other ways, according to a new study.
Birch Bark Ingredient Comes with Many Metabolic Benefits
An ingredient found in abundance in birch bark appears to have an array of metabolic benefits, according to new studies that are reported in the January issue of Cell Metabolism.
Pieces Coming Together in Parkinson’s, Cholesterol Puzzle
Finding gives one more piece in the puzzle about the role of cholesterol in Parkinson's disease.
Normal Weight Elderly Still May Be At Risk For Developing Diabetes, According To Pittsburgh...
Elderly men and women with normal body weight still may be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes if they have large amounts of muscle fat or visceral abdominal fat.
Obesity Has Effect On Disability, Not Life Expectancy, For Adults 70+
New research shows that obese adults who reach the age of 70 are at no greater risk of dying than their non-obese counterparts, but they do have a much greater probability of spending their remaining years disabled.
Slower Care For Heart Attack Patients Treated Off Hours And Weekends
Heart attack patients treated with primary percutaneous intervention at hospitals after hours and on weekends wait longer to receive clot busters and other treatments and have a higher risk of death than those treated during regular hours.
Walking to Work Cuts Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
People who walk to work are around 40% less likely to have diabetes as those who drive, according to a new study.
Diabetes Drugs May Trigger Heart Failure According to New Study
Study shows that blood glucose lowering therapies pose an increased risk of heart failure directly linked to the medication or strategy being used. A comprehensive...
Researchers Fear Sports May Be Hazardous to Fans’ Health
Die-hard sports fans may be risking heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer and premature death because of unhealthy lifestyle choices that seem to go along with rooting for favorite sports teams.
Urgent Medical Device Correction for HeartMate II from Thoratec
Thoratec has recently received reports of patients experiencing advisory alarms for expired System Controller backup batteries. Three patients were unable to connect their pump...
