March 2007
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March 28, 2007
Fat Increases Diabetes Risk Factors
Visceral fat cells in the abdomen, the fat that surrounds the organs in the gut, secrete molecules that increase inflammation and increase the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, this according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine... ... morePosted at 7:07 AM
March 27, 2007
Fourteen Habits of the Overstressed and Unhappy
Interested in increasing your risk for reduced immune function, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and even flu? Not a problem, just keep yourself in a constant state of stress using these fourteen pointers (adapted from Hyscience and Psych Central): TAKE PLENTY OF... ... morePosted at 7:35 PM | Comments (1)
The House Diet: Weight Loss for Life
This is a book about change. I don't mean just change in your weight--losing the pounds you want to lose. Weight loss is important, but it's not really the change that is most important. Rather, The Structure House Weigh Loss... ... morePosted at 6:54 PM
Cardiac Drug may Provide Treatment for Diabetes
Reuters is reporting breaking news about a drug that dramatically reduces the risk of developing diabetes from the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting in New Orleans Although AtheroGenics Inc.'s experimental heart drug actually missed its primary goal during a... ... morePosted at 6:28 PM
March 26, 2007
Are you at risk?
Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and one-third of them are unaware they have the disease. Another 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts them at serious risk for developing type 2... ... morePosted at 6:05 PM
March 25, 2007
Top Nine Risk Diabetes Risk Factors
1. WATCHING TWO OR MORE HOURS OF TV DAILY Raises your risk: 14 percent How: More TV equals less activity. The fix: Limit TV time to 10 hours a week and exercise. 2. DRINKING ONE SODA A DAY Raises your... ... morePosted at 5:48 AM
March 22, 2007
High Blood Sugars: a Surprising Culprit in the Search for Causes of Diabetic Birth Defects
Over the past several years, Joslin Investigator Mary R. Loeken, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Joslin Diabetes Center have unlocked several mysteries behind what puts women with diabetes more at risk of having a child with birth defects. Even though... ... morePosted at 6:19 PM
Correlations Between Blood Sugar and Cancer - an informal discussion
There are often diet and lifestyle similarities in groups or subgroups of individuals who develop disease. For example, researchers for some time of pointed out the correlation between the consumption of diet soda and obesity and have examined the link... ... morePosted at 12:36 PM
Oral Insulin Crystals Could Delay Or Prevent Diabetes In Children
Recently we posted that Bristol University researchers have discovered that the number of children under five-years-old with Type 1 diabetes has increased five-fold over 20 years, and the incidence of childhood Type 1 diabetes has been shown to be increasing... ... morePosted at 1:28 AM
March 19, 2007
No Beer for Padres Pitcher David Wells
"From the time I found out, I made changes. No more starches and sugar. No more rice, pasta, potatoes and white bread. No more fast food. I've cut out alcohol." These are the words of David Wells, the San Diego... ... morePosted at 6:04 PM
March 17, 2007
Successful Stem Cell Research for Diabetes Treatment
Researchers continue to make substantive progress toward the application of adult stem cells to diabetes treatment. Unlike embryonic stem cell research, the therapies are more than a conjecture - they are reported with concrete clinical evidence. In addition, adult stem... ... morePosted at 5:28 PM
March 16, 2007
The Staggering Rise of Type 1 Diabetes
The increased incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in children under the age of five is staggering: The number of British children under five diagnosed with a specific type of diabetes has risen five-fold over 20 years due to unidentified environmental... ... morePosted at 1:06 PM | Comments (2)
March 15, 2007
Promising New Anti-cancer Treatment Approved For HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved Tykerb (lapatinib), a new targeted anti-cancer treatment that is significantly more effective than current medicines in fighting advanced stage of breast cancer, for use in combination with capectabine (Xeloda), another cancer drug, for patients with advanced,... ... morePosted at 7:56 PM
Diabetes Expert Writes Gripping Mystery About Diabetic P.I.
What do a murder mystery and diabetes have in common? They both play key roles in Evelyn Geisler's new suspense novel, "The Canal Murder". Geisler, certified diabetes educator and a writer of a monthly question and answer column for diabetes,... ... morePosted at 2:50 AM
March 13, 2007
Exercise is good for your memory too
Most individuals with Type 2 Diabetes are told by their doctors to eat right and exercise. Exercise, in particular, is thought to help enhance the body's ability to regulate blood glucose by enhancing the one's sensitivity to insulin. For similar... ... morePosted at 7:20 PM
The Soda Scandal
Go ahead, drink your sugar laden beverages and slam another 32 oz big gulp. However, you should be warned that recent studies have provided compelling evidence that consuming moderates amounts of soda doubles the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.... ... morePosted at 7:16 AM
March 8, 2007
stay-at-home moms are most likely to sleep poorly
Working mothers juggling kids and a job have the most serious episodes of insomnia, while stay-at-home moms are most likely to sleep poorly, according to the National Sleep Foundation's 2007 Sleep in America Poll (pdf). In addition, the poll found... ... morePosted at 12:58 AM
March 7, 2007
Green Tea Slows Prostate Cancer
We've enjoyed our green tea for any number of reasons. It seems that there may be even more health benefit to the beverage: Drinking warm green tea has long been touted for its healthful benefits, both real and anecdotal. But... ... morePosted at 10:19 AM
Nine Reasons Why You Should You Eat Less
1) You reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes 2) If you have diabetes, you can better manage the disease by reducing your weight. 3) You can live longer: People who eat less are more efficient at converting food... ... morePosted at 3:59 AM
March 6, 2007
Our Obese Children
Although there are many individuals whose weight is a function of genetic background, the rise of childhood obesity can only be explained by lifestyle choices - decisions made by parents and the training given to kids in the early years. Apart from teasing, harassment, discrimination and physical limitations (e.g., in sports), these obese children have a profoundly greater chance of developing diabetes and heart disease early in life.
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the problem ...
As Canadians continue a widespread information campaign about the rise of diabetes, Vancouver endocrinologist Dr. Keith Dawson said the epidemic has a stubborn driver:"It's very hard to change people's behaviour" toward food, exercise and disease management, said Dawson, a member... ... morePosted at 6:08 AM
March 5, 2007
The Return of the Atkins Diet
So you want to lose weight? Zone, GI Ornish, LEARN, or Atkins - which diet plan to choose? A recent study among women suggests that the Atkins diet resulted in the greatest weight loss -- with no indication of undesirable... ... morePosted at 7:32 PM
The Hacker's Diet
It's probably not a surprise to our readers that computer geeks tend to more sedentary and overweight than the average population. So what are they we doing about it? Check out Diet hacking: Internet entrepreneurs seek weight-loss solutions for an... ... morePosted at 12:19 PM
March 4, 2007
Indulgences for the Overweight
Being overweight is the number one risk factor towards developing Type 2 diabetes, which can reduce a person's life expectancy by at least eight years. It can also lead to a myriad of complications including blindness, neuropathy, heart attacks, strokes... ... morePosted at 11:35 PM
March 2, 2007
Sleep on it
We watched the literature for some time on the importance of sleep for good health. Sleep apnea increases the risk of develolping diabetes as does poor sleep patters. In addition, too little or too much sleep can lead to an... ... morePosted at 11:43 PM
Go Whole Grain
Eating the first meal of the day is important but having whole grain breakfast cereals may reduce the risk of developing heart failure by nearly 30 percent. The conclusion is based on a Physician's Health Study, one of the longest... ... morePosted at 11:30 PM
You have a stressful job ...
.... and, as a result, may be almost twice as likely than others to develop Type 2 diabetes. According to a study published in the Psychosomatic Medicine journal: ... a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University found that those... ... morePosted at 7:06 AM
The Diabetes Epidemic
The news is all to familiar: At least 171 million people have diabetes worldwide, and the number will climb to 366 million by 2030, according to estimates by the World Health Organization. Health-care costs to treat and prevent diabetes and... ... morePosted at 6:55 AM
March 1, 2007
Vitamins can be harmful?
Antioxidant vitamins, including A, E and C, don't help you live longer, according to an analysis of dozens of studies of these popular supplements.
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Ban McDonalds?
Britain's Prince Charles suggested that Middle East government's ban the world's fast food giant:"Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you tried getting it banned? That's the key," the prince said to a nutritionist at the centre.His comments were made... ... morePosted at 12:27 PM