July 2005

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July 22, 2005

Study Identifies Fat-Secreted Protein Linked To Insulin Resistance

A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has shown that a protein found in fat cells is a newly discovered cause of insulin resistance, establishing a previously unidentified molecular link between obesity and type 2... ... more

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July 13, 2005

Curry Spice Cures Cancer?

One of the most interesting recent health related health related articles reports on the supression of cancer by curry (Indian cuisine is a favorate of mine - yes!):Turmeric (Curcuma longa), also known as curcumin), is one of the most studied... ... more

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July 11, 2005

Link confirmed between Agent Orange and diabetes

Were you exposed to Agent Orange in the Viet Nam War? Do you have Diabetes? A new study may shed some light on increased risk factors associated to exposure to chemical defoliants. Agent Orange, the chemical defoliant widely used during... ... more

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Adult lifestyle biggest risk factor for diabetes, study finds

Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.... ... more

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July 7, 2005

Reduce Your Blood Pressure

If there is one number to know when it comes to your health, it's your blood pressure. Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz, authors of The New York Times best seller "You: The Owner's Manual," say that blood pressure... ... more

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July 3, 2005

Caffeine cuts nighttime diabetes problem

... perhaps, but does it cut sleep as well??? People with type 1 diabetes may have a new reason to appreciate a cup of coffee. Caffeine intake, in normal amounts, is associated with a significant reduction in nighttime episodes of... ... more

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July 2, 2005

Saturated and trans fats, a risk factor for diabetes?

We continue hear the same story... saturated fats are bad and obesity contributes to risk factors and health challenges among those with or predisposed to diabetes. A recent report suggest that diets high in saturated and trans fats could be... ... more

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