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Researchers investigate reason for increase in bariatric surgery wait times

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and borderline high blood pressure, Dana Hayes pursued bariatric surgery in hopes of living a healthier life.

27 Jul 2018

Diet-induced obesity synchronizes opposing liver fat metabolic processes in mice

Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned, according to a new study published in Cell by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Jul 2018

Pivotal study of dasotraline in adults with binge eating disorder meets primary endpoint

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that a study evaluating the efficacy and safety of dasotraline in adults with moderate to severe binge eating disorder met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant decrease in number of binge days per week from baseline to Week 12 in the group treated with dasotraline 6 mg/day versus the placebo-treated group.

25 Jul 2018

Liva Healthcare, dacadoo announce strategic cooperation to tackle growing global health crises

Digital health engagement platform, dacadoo, and Liva Healthcare, the innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management, today announce a strategic cooperation to help tackle growing global health crises.

From Liva Healthcare UK 25 Jul 2018

Single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes

A single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes. This is the finding of a study in mice led by researchers from NYU Medical School and published online July 24 in the journal eLife.

25 Jul 2018

LGBQ teens at higher risk of diabetes than heterosexual youth, finds study

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning youth are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, be obese and engage in less physical activity and more sedentary activities than heterosexual youth, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

24 Jul 2018

People with type 2 diabetes likely to benefit from 5:2 diet, study shows

People with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight and control their blood glucose levels if they follow a 5:2 diet than an ongoing daily calorie-restricted diet, according to a world-first study by University of South Australia researchers.

24 Jul 2018

Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can have metabolic effects in mice

A new study from the Salk Institute has found that mice that have their microbiomes depleted with antibiotics have decreased levels of glucose in their blood and better insulin sensitivity.

24 Jul 2018

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Experts from the University of Stirling have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle treatment for preventing Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2018

Children of mothers with type 1 diabetes at greater risk of being overweight

Children of mothers with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of being overweight and of exhibiting insulin resistance. This was published by scientists from Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich in the journal 'Diabetologia'.

23 Jul 2018

New project explores health effects of dangerous chemicals

The EDC-MIXRISK project is exploring the health effects of a group of man-made substances that have been shown to disrupt the body’s endocrine system, the collection of hormone-producing glands that regulate growth and development, metabolism, reproduction and even mood and sleep patterns.

23 Jul 2018

Study examines effects of a two-day intermittent calorie restriction diet for patients with type 2 diabetes

A diet with calorie restriction two days per week was comparable to a diet with daily calorie restriction for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

20 Jul 2018

Study evaluates Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring HbA1c levels of diabetic children

Neoteryx LLC today announced research recently published in the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.

19 Jul 2018

Study finds link between DNA methylation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

DNA methylation is a molecular process that helps enable our bodies to repair themselves, fight infection, get rid of environmental toxins, and even to think. But sometimes this process goes awry.

19 Jul 2018

Large international study finds new risk genes for hay fever

In a large international study involving almost 900,000 participants, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC have found new risk genes for hay fever. It is the largest genetic study so far on this type of allergy, which affects millions of people around the world.

17 Jul 2018