Fish Oil May Help Protect Against Retinal Degenerative Diseases
Paper published in "Neuroscience" reports on the role that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil play in ``protecting cells in the retina from degenerative diseases like ``retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, the ``leading cause of loss of vision in those older than 65.
Stroke Patients With High Blood Sugar at Higher Risk of Death
Stroke patients who have hyperglycemia at the time of admission to the hospital for treatment of the stroke are at higher risk of death than stroke patients with normal blood sugar levels, according to a recent study.
Gestational Diabetes Screening Too Late to Prevent Excessive Fetal Growth
According to a recent study, maternal obesity and diabetes in pregnancy result in early overgrowth of the baby in the womb, which affects the...
Fructose Consumption May Deplete Cellular Energy in Patients with Obesity and Diabetes
Obese people who consume increased amounts of fructose, a type of sugar that is found in particular in soft drinks and fruit juices, are at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NFALD) and more its more severe forms, fatty inflammation and scarring.
Researchers Zero in on Protein That May Help Treat Diabetes, Obesity
A newly-identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York University researchers.
Traffic Noise Increases the Risk of Having a Stroke
Exposure to noise from road traffic can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in those aged 65 years and over.
Are Statins Causing Diabetes? Disturbing Link Found.
Patients that were prescribed statins were 87% more likely to develop diabetes, even though they were free of heart disease, diabetes, and other severe...
Study: Obesity Independently Impacts Prostate Cancer Screening
When interpreting prostate cancer screening test results, physicians should consider the impact of a patient's body mass index, regardless of race.
Diabetes Complications and Risk of Death Predicted by Duration of Diabetes and Advancing Age
The duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes severity and risk of death in older adults with type 2 diabetes according to a recent study.
