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Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

It's the proportionately of a newborn -- a measure that includes both birthweight and length -- that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

30 Jul 2019

Researchers unlock the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have unlocked the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes. This discovery has both research and therapeutic implications.

30 Jul 2019

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night's sleep. Now there's evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

29 Jul 2019

Asthma drug can inhibit changes in early stages of diabetic retinopathy

In a study published July 26 online in the journal Diabetes, physician-researchers from University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine found that the asthma medication montelukast (brand name Singulair) can inhibit early changes in diabetic retinopathy, the eye disease which develops due to diabetes, in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.

29 Jul 2019

MGH study shows the importance of fatty acid balance in chronic disease

Using novel transgenic mouse models they developed, Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have provided new evidence that it is the ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, rather than the total amount of them, that influences risk of developing chronic disease.

27 Jul 2019

Scientists discover novel mechanism of action for NK cells in checkpoint inhibitor for cancer

PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors are a powerful and growing form of immunotherapy used to treat melanoma, kidney cancer, head and neck cancers, Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers.

27 Jul 2019

BIDMC scientists develop new imaging technique to identify patients with coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease - caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to the heart - is the most common form of heart disease and the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

27 Jul 2019

Researchers find link between burnout symptoms and racial bias in medical residents

Mayo Clinic researchers have found an association between increased symptoms of burnout and heightened racial bias in medical residents.

26 Jul 2019

Study analyzes the prevalence of antipsychotic use in youths with ADHD

Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a new study from psychiatry researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

26 Jul 2019

Gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese may also control weight in people

Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a specific class of bacteria from the gut that prevents mice from becoming obese, suggesting these same microbes may similarly control weight in people.

26 Jul 2019

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

A joint survey by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Benue State University finds that short height and low education levels are characteristic traits of Nigerian women with type 2 diabetes showing early symptoms of dementia.

26 Jul 2019

Non-exercisers more likely to have fatty liver disease

"Training with high enough intensity to improve fitness can be important both for preventing and treating fatty liver disease," says Ilaria Croci, a postdoctoral fellow in Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Cardiac Exercise Research Group and at the University of Queensland in Australia.

26 Jul 2019

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, impairing cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander cells, according to a study published July 25 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Dmitri Sviridov of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 26 Jul 2019

EKF to showcase Lucica Glycated Albumin-L test for diabetes patient monitoring at AACC 2019

EKF Diagnostics, announces the availability of a liquid, enzymatic test for glycated albumin that was recently FDA cleared for sales in the U.S.

From EKF Diagnostics 26 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar.

26 Jul 2019

Connecting patients with their community can help transform healthcare

Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to new research published in the Journal of Business Research by faculty at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.

26 Jul 2019

UC Davis researchers identify how diabetes increases risk of vascular diseases

A team of UC Davis Health scientists and physicians has identified a cellular connection between diabetes and one of its major complications - blood vessel narrowing that increases risks of several serious health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.

25 Jul 2019

Why cilantro (coriander) is good for your health

Scientists have uncovered the molecular action through which the herb cilantro delays the onset of certain seizures in epilepsy and other diseases.

25 Jul 2019

On a mission to help people control diabetes — and save money on insulin

In a former church parsonage in Grundy County, Tenn., Karen Wickham ladled out her lentil stew as people arrived for an evening health education class.

25 Jul 2019

Study reveals effect of Mediterranean-style diet on pregnancy outcomes

A Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the risk of overall adverse maternal and offspring complications, but may reduce weight gain during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Shakila Thangaratinam of Queen Mary University of London, UK, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 25 Jul 2019

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

Researchers unlock the key to clearly identifying diseased beta cells in type 2 diabetes

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Asthma drug can inhibit changes in early stages of diabetic retinopathy

MGH study shows the importance of fatty acid balance in chronic disease

Scientists discover novel mechanism of action for NK cells in checkpoint inhibitor for cancer

BIDMC scientists develop new imaging technique to identify patients with coronary artery disease

Researchers find link between burnout symptoms and racial bias in medical residents

Study analyzes the prevalence of antipsychotic use in youths with ADHD

Gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese may also control weight in people

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

Non-exercisers more likely to have fatty liver disease

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

EKF to showcase Lucica Glycated Albumin-L test for diabetes patient monitoring at AACC 2019

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

Connecting patients with their community can help transform healthcare

UC Davis researchers identify how diabetes increases risk of vascular diseases

Why cilantro (coriander) is good for your health

On a mission to help people control diabetes — and save money on insulin

Study reveals effect of Mediterranean-style diet on pregnancy outcomes

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