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Study reveals new risk genes for allergic rhinitis

An international team of scientists led by Helmholtz Zentrum München and University of Copenhagen has presented the largest study so far on allergic rhinitis in the journal 'Nature Genetics'.

17 Jul 2018

Hunger hormones could be key to new treatments for drug, alcohol addiction

Hormones that signal the body's state of hunger and fullness could be the key to new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction.

17 Jul 2018

Okayama University research could improve prognosis of diabetic kidney disease

Researchers at Okayama University report in the journal Diabetes Care their findings on measurements of ion concentration in solutions for clinical and environmental research. The results are expected to improve prognosis of diabetic kidney disease.

17 Jul 2018

Bioengineers, diabetes researchers convene to discuss future concepts for precision medicine

New technologies enable deeper insights into the causes of major diseases such as diabetes, obesity or cancer and open the way to a new generation of diagnostics and therapies.

17 Jul 2018

States attacking ACA would hurt most if shield on preexisting conditions were axed

If the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with preexisting medical conditions are struck down in court, residents of the Republican-led states that are challenging the law have the most to lose.

17 Jul 2018

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you probably aren't aware of the negative impact it can have on quality of life.

16 Jul 2018

Residential segregation linked with racial disparities in firearm homicide fatalities

Residential segregation is linked to many racial disparities in health, including cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

16 Jul 2018

New non-invasive procedure to reposition kidney stones could benefit astronauts

A new, painless, non-invasive procedure that harnesses ultrasound technology to reposition kidney stones, in an effort to offer the sufferer quick relief, will undergo testing in emergency patients.

16 Jul 2018

Study assesses patient and family attitudes in voicing concerns about care

Previous studies have shown that when all members of the clinical care team feel comfortable speaking up, team performance improves.

13 Jul 2018

Researchers identify new region in mouse brain that affects appetite and body weight

Researchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging Consortium have identified a new region of the mouse brain called the Tuberal Nucleus, which affects appetite and body weight

13 Jul 2018

UW-Madison researchers develop new method to track Parkinson's damage in the heart

A new way to examine stress and inflammation in the heart will help Parkinson's researchers test new therapies and explore an unappreciated way the disease puts people at risk of falls and hospitalization.

13 Jul 2018

Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

For Hodalis Gaytan, 20, living with Type 1 diabetes means depending on an assortment of expensive medicines and devices to stay healthy. Test strips. Needles. A glucose meter. Insulin.

13 Jul 2018

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

A majority of American workers spend most of their day sitting and don't get enough exercise, putting them at risk for a variety of chronic diseases ranging from diabetes to cancer.

13 Jul 2018

Systematic review: Role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors

An updated systematic review from Harvard University examines 25 years of evidence for the role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors, including cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and weight.

13 Jul 2018

Individuals with obesity but no other metabolic risk factors do not have elevated mortality risk

Researchers at York University's Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity, but no other metabolic risk factors, do not have an increased rate of mortality.

12 Jul 2018

Study uncovers possible link between iron loading, alcohol intake and mortality

Drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

12 Jul 2018

Component of cinnamon oil can help treat certain bacterial infections

Researchers have found that a major component of cinnamon oil can help to clear certain bacterial infections.

12 Jul 2018

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, putting them at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death.

12 Jul 2018

Associate professor receives $1 million grant for disease research

Associate Professor Janelle Ayres is the recipient of a $1 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to study new ways to treat deadly infections including sepsis and the flu, both of which require novel therapies beyond antibiotics and antivirals to effectively combat.

12 Jul 2018

Clinical trial examines impact of high-dose omega-3 and vitamin D on halting type 1 diabetes

Scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine today announced the launch of a new clinical trial that will assess the impact of high-dose omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D supplementation on halting the progression of type 1 diabetes.

12 Jul 2018

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study reveals new risk genes for allergic rhinitis

Hunger hormones could be key to new treatments for drug, alcohol addiction

Okayama University research could improve prognosis of diabetic kidney disease

Bioengineers, diabetes researchers convene to discuss future concepts for precision medicine

States attacking ACA would hurt most if shield on preexisting conditions were axed

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

Residential segregation linked with racial disparities in firearm homicide fatalities

New non-invasive procedure to reposition kidney stones could benefit astronauts

Study assesses patient and family attitudes in voicing concerns about care

Researchers identify new region in mouse brain that affects appetite and body weight

UW-Madison researchers develop new method to track Parkinson's damage in the heart

Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

Systematic review: Role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors

Individuals with obesity but no other metabolic risk factors do not have elevated mortality risk

Study uncovers possible link between iron loading, alcohol intake and mortality

Component of cinnamon oil can help treat certain bacterial infections

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Associate professor receives $1 million grant for disease research

Clinical trial examines impact of high-dose omega-3 and vitamin D on halting type 1 diabetes

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