A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes can reduce atherosclerosis by 20 percent by losing just 13 pounds, according to Read more»
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Long Commutes May Be Harmful to Your Health
Losing weight can lower inflammation throughout the body which decreases the risk of developing many cancers, shows a new Albert Einstein College Read more»
Sleep Lessens the Effect Genes Have on Weight
The study authors reported some complications of surgery, but most were not serious. However, four patients did require a second operation. The Read more»
Turmeric Extract Can Lower Obesity and Diabetes Risk: Study
Last month I wrote about the strong, almost irrepressible urge to overeat carbohydrate-based foods, especially in people with metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, and Read more»
Fruit, Veggies Tied to Lower T2 Diabetes Risk
Fat cells help to control blood sugar and insulin levels, according to a new Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center study. Previously, the Read more»
How to Use Visualization for Weight Loss
Successful meal planning to control blood sugar includes considering both the glycemic index and amount of carbohydrates in each meal. People with Read more»
Study Identifies Possible Protective Blood Factors Against Type 2 Diabetes
Men with type 2 diabetes taking insulin, but with no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), have a higher risk of suffering a Read more»
Weight Loss Reduces Artery Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetes
Man-made chemicals, such as PCBs, phthalates, and Bisphenol A (BPA), may be contributing to climbing obesity and diabetes rates worldwide, according to Read more»
Weight Loss Reduces Cancer Risk Factor
Daily consumption of white rice may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new Harvard School of Public Read more»
Harvard Study Swaps Bad Fat for Good in Effort on Obesity
Diabetes prevention programs are effective at lowering the incidence of diabetes and associated health care costs, as well as helping people with Read more»
Fatty-Liver Disease Discovery Promises New Treatments, Has Cal Researchers Shouting “Go Bears!?”
Daily consumption of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt lowered blood glucose levels and inflammation markers in patients with type 2 diabetes, shows a Read more»
Liquorice Root Found to Contain Anti-T2 Diabetes Substance
People with diabetes who get treatment for gum disease may have lower medical costs and hospitalizations, according to University of Pennsylvania School Read more»
Why Shift Work and Sleeplessness Lead to Weight Gain and Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who follow a high fat, low carbohydrate diet to lose weight may be doing more harm than Read more»
Alcohol Consumption Tied to Risk of Diabetes
Alcohol consumption and binge drinking may increase the risk of developing diabetes, while moderate alcohol intake may reduce the risk of diabetes, Read more»
Red Wine, Fruit Compound Could Help Block Fat Cell Formation
People who drink diet soda, but otherwise eat a healthy diet, have less risk of developing metabolic syndrome than diet-soda drinkers who Read more»