Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets aid weight loss, increase good cholesterol levels, and reduce blood lipids, according to a new Ben-Gurion University of the Read more»
Bisphenol A (BPA), a plasticizer found in the lining of food cans, plastic containers with recycling codes 3 or 7, dental sealants, Read more»
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration removed the requirement to monitor liver function in patients taking statins, stating that liver injury from Read more»
People diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes need to find a healthy diet that works best for them to lose weight and control Read more»
Exercise can change gene expression and may help to stave off the onset of diabetes, shows new research. Metabolic genes involved in Read more»
Niacin treatment appears to raise blood glucose and lower insulin resistance temporarily, according to new Duke University research. In a large, randomized, Read more»
The “NEEDNT” foods list, developed by the University of Otago, helps people identify 49 foods to avoid or eat sparingly. The list Read more»
Taking frequent breaks from sitting to stand up and move around can significantly lower the risk of diabetes, according to new Baker Read more»
People with type 2 diabetes have a 30 to 40 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Symptoms include a change in Read more»
Selenium supplementation is not necessary for most Americans, and may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent University of Surrey Read more»
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a protein, known as TBC1D3, found only in humans Read more»
Enzymes produced to metabolize fructose (sugar) may contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses, according to research by an international group of Read more»
Emotions, stress, and appetite are all controlled by the same part of the brain, leading researchers to explore how different personality traits Read more»
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to lose weight by consuming fewer total calories, regardless of whether they eat a Read more»
Brown fat burns calories, primarily from other fat in the body when exposed to cold, and exercise can convert white fat to Read more»
