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Research reveals how humans of different ancestry process polyunsaturated fat

Over the past decade, much progress has been made regarding the understanding and promise of personalized medicine. Scientists are just beginning to consider the impact of gene-diet interactions in different populations in regards to disease prevention and treatment.

15 Jun 2011

Too much ‘tele’ raises risk of diabetes, heart disease … and reality TV!

Researchers in a new study say prolonged TV watching is linked to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. The study found that every additional two hours spent in front of the TV each day raises the diabetes risk by a fifth and heart disease risk by 15%. The work appears in the journal Journal of the American Medical Association.

15 Jun 2011

Study links cysteine with obesity-related diseases

People with high levels of the amino acid cysteine carry 6-10 kilograms more fat than other people. Norwegian researchers studying this phenomenon are generating knowledge which could help to prevent and treat life-threatening obesity.

15 Jun 2011

TWi Biotech enrolls over 50% of patients for AC-201 Phase IIb trial against Type II Diabetes

TWi Biotechnology Inc. announced today that the company has enrolled over 50% of the total 240 patients for the Phase IIb clinical trial of AC-201 for the treatment of Type II Diabetes.

14 Jun 2011

Poor maternal nutrition predisposes offspring to type 2 diabetes

A new study published by the American Physiological Society offers the strongest evidence yet that vulnerability to type 2 diabetes can begin in the womb, giving new insight into the mechanisms that underlie a potentially devastating disease at the center of a worldwide epidemic.

14 Jun 2011

Researchers discover genetic factor that can regulate obesity-induced inflammation

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered a genetic factor that can regulate obesity-induced inflammation that contributes to chronic health problems.

14 Jun 2011

Perceived racism linked to elevated risk of self-reported sleep disturbance

Perceived racial discrimination is associated with an increased risk of sleep disturbance, which may have a negative impact on mental and physical health, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Tuesday, June 14, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC.

14 Jun 2011

Cypress receives FDA approval for ZUTRIPRO, REZIRA NDA to treat cough and common cold

Cypress Pharmaceutical announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug application (NDA) for ZUTRIPRO Oral Solution (CIII) and REZIRA Oral Solution.

14 Jun 2011

Nose spray vaccine for type 1 diabetes could be a reality soon

Melbourne researchers are nearing the development of a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, after showing that a nasal spray can stop the body's immune system from attacking insulin-producing cells.

13 Jun 2011

Severe sleep apnea increases risk of gestational diabetes and preterm birth in pregnant women

Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Monday, June 13, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).

13 Jun 2011

Servier, Cortex sign new option agreement for AMPAKINE technology

Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a new agreement with Servier to sell its remaining rights to the jointly discovered high impact AMPAKINE compound, CX1632.

13 Jun 2011

Left ventricular assist device increases incidence of internal bleeding in heart failure patients

The incidence of internal bleeding was higher in the most commonly implanted heart device than in an earlier model, according to two studies at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

13 Jun 2011

MinuteClinic, OhioHealth enter affiliation to enhance high quality care services

MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark, and OhioHealth, a nationally recognized not-for-profit, charitable health care organization based in Columbus, Ohio, have entered into a clinical affiliation that will enhance the high quality, affordable health care services they provide in central Ohio.

13 Jun 2011

Quintiles, Kareus partner to advance KU-046 diabetes drug candidate into clinical trials

Kareus Therapeutics SA, the company focused on the development of novel therapeutics to address high unmet medical need, today announced a broad strategic alliance with Quintiles to progress the development of two of Kareus' pre-clinical programs through clinical trials.

13 Jun 2011

Preliminary results from Edison's EPI-A0001 28-day phase 2A trial against Friedreich's ataxia

Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today preliminary results obtained on a 28-day phase 2A clinical trial in Friedreich's ataxia. While the primary endpoint of glucose disposition index did not show statistically significant improvement, EPI-A0001 did significantly improve neurological function as assessed by the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale.

10 Jun 2011

Mortality from all causes higher among hepatitis C-infected patients, study finds

Although liver-related mortality among those infected with hepatitis C is well-documented, little is known about deaths in these patients that are not related to liver problems. A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and now available online sought to determine mortality from all causes, including liver- and non-liver related deaths among hepatitis C patients in the general U.S. population. The analysis found mortality from all causes to be higher in these patients.

10 Jun 2011

Promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes

In a mouse study, scientists at Mayo Clinic Florida have demonstrated the feasibility of a promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 200 million people worldwide.

10 Jun 2011

Adaptation of fat cell membranes to obesity may play a key role in early stages of inflammatory disorders

The mechanisms by which obesity leads towards metabolic co-morbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, are poorly understood and of great public health interest. A study led by Matej Orešič from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests that adaptation of fat cell membranes to obesity may play a key role in the early stages of inflammatory disorders.

10 Jun 2011

Promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes

10 Jun 2011

Dairy Council of California co-hosts June 12 symposium at IFT's food expo

From body builders to baby boomers, more Americans are consuming higher-protein diets for benefits including muscle building and maintenance in later life, satiety, weight loss and more.

10 Jun 2011

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Latest Diabetes News and Research

Research reveals how humans of different ancestry process polyunsaturated fat

Too much ‘tele’ raises risk of diabetes, heart disease … and reality TV!

Study links cysteine with obesity-related diseases

TWi Biotech enrolls over 50% of patients for AC-201 Phase IIb trial against Type II Diabetes

Poor maternal nutrition predisposes offspring to type 2 diabetes

Researchers discover genetic factor that can regulate obesity-induced inflammation

Perceived racism linked to elevated risk of self-reported sleep disturbance

Cypress receives FDA approval for ZUTRIPRO, REZIRA NDA to treat cough and common cold

Nose spray vaccine for type 1 diabetes could be a reality soon

Severe sleep apnea increases risk of gestational diabetes and preterm birth in pregnant women

Servier, Cortex sign new option agreement for AMPAKINE technology

Left ventricular assist device increases incidence of internal bleeding in heart failure patients

MinuteClinic, OhioHealth enter affiliation to enhance high quality care services

Quintiles, Kareus partner to advance KU-046 diabetes drug candidate into clinical trials

Preliminary results from Edison's EPI-A0001 28-day phase 2A trial against Friedreich's ataxia

Mortality from all causes higher among hepatitis C-infected patients, study finds

Promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes

Adaptation of fat cell membranes to obesity may play a key role in early stages of inflammatory disorders

Promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes

Dairy Council of California co-hosts June 12 symposium at IFT's food expo

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