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Researchers identify new gene variants associated With glucose, insulin levels

A major international study with leadership from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers has identified 10 new gene variants associated with blood sugar or insulin levels. Two of these novel variants and three that earlier studies associated with glucose levels were also found to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Along with a related study from members of the same research consortium, associating additional genetic variants with the metabolic response to a sugary meal, the report will appear in Nature Genetics and has been released online.

18 Jan 2010

New study reveals parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure

A new Brigham Young University study found that parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure, particularly so among women.

18 Jan 2010

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation via video conferencing

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation with yoga teachers in India via video conferencing. The services are on one-to-one basis, easy to use and highly interactive.

18 Jan 2010

CKD patients do not receive adequate end-of-life care

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) often do not receive adequate end-of-life care and are unhappy with the medical decisions made as their conditions worsen, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that end-of-life care should be improved to meet the needs of CKD patients.

18 Jan 2010

Bariatric surgery offers a new hope for obese patients

Obesity is a condition that often follows family lines, but bariatric surgery offers hope for breaking this generational pattern.

18 Jan 2010

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers what to look out for and what to do to promote an enamel-friendly setting in the mouth. According to the newsletter, two significant contributors to tooth decay are too little saliva and inadequate fluoride.

18 Jan 2010

New study indicates a decline in biomedical research; Autism Speaks urges government to increase research funding

As the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on the actual decline in U.S. biomedical research funding, Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, again called on the federal government to immediately step up its efforts - and dramatically increase research funding - to address the growing national autism public health crisis.

18 Jan 2010

More research needed to determine kidney and renal artery abnormalities, says study

Abnormalities in the kidneys and their blood vessels occur in at least 25% of healthy individuals, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). While most of these conditions are not harmful enough to prevent someone from donating a kidney, future studies are needed to determine their impact on long-term health.

18 Jan 2010

Work provides new insight into potential therapeutic treatments for cancer diseases

An enzyme that normally helps break down stored fats goes into overdrive in some cancer cells, making them more malignant, according to new findings by a team at The Scripps Research Institute.

13 Jan 2010

Patient enrollment in Spherix's global Phase 3 clinical trial NEET completed

Spherix Inc., an innovator in biotechnology for diabetes therapy, and a provider of technical and regulatory consulting services to food, supplement, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its global Phase 3 clinical trial NEET (70971-004), which is evaluating the safety and efficacy of D-tagatose as an oral treatment for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

12 Jan 2010

Tocotrienol form of vitamin E prevents neural cell death and rescues the brain after stroke injury

Blocking the function of an enzyme in the brain with a specific kind of vitamin E can prevent nerve cells from dying after a stroke, new research suggests.

12 Jan 2010

Mango effective against colon and breast cancer

Mango. If you know little about this fruit, understand this: It's been found to prevent or stop certain colon and breast cancer cells in the lab.

12 Jan 2010

American Heart Association supports salt reduction initiative

The American Heart Association (AHA) applauds the efforts of New York City to work with the packaged and restaurant foods industry to reduce the amount of salt in the food supply. These efforts serve an important role in bringing both the public health community and food industry together to create solutions and help Americans live healthier lives.

12 Jan 2010

Research shows diet plans can have a major influence on weight loss

Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries -- on willpower and dedication. While this does matter, new research has found that a much more subtle aspect of the diets themselves can also have a big influence on the pounds shed -- namely, the perceived complexity of a diet plan's rules and requirements.

12 Jan 2010

Mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to gluten-free diet

For adults and children diagnosed with celiac disease, the only treatment is a gluten-free diet, which can be very challenging. Gastroenterologists at Rush University Medical Center are conducting a new study to see if mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to the very strict diet.

12 Jan 2010

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

With the start of the New Year, many people are focused on living healthier, more active lifestyles through exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and regular visits to healthcare professionals. One aspect of overall health and wellness that's often overlooked is eye health. It's important for families to include an eye exam as a healthy resolution for the New Year.

12 Jan 2010

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

Kettle Foods, maker of Kettle Brand® Baked Potato Chips, is kicking off the New Year by inviting fans to share their “Real Resolutions” for healthy eating and living.

9 Jan 2010

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that it will broadcast The Dean's List: A Decade in Medicine, an in-depth special exploring the medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years hosted by Dr. Andrew Brotman, Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, NYU Langone Medical Center, on Doctor Radio, SIRIUS XM's 24/7 health and medical channel.

9 Jan 2010

Arizona resident achieves weight-loss with Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET

Dr. Sanford Siegal developed the concept of a diet based on a hunger-controlling food in the early 1970s while writing a book about substances in food that are particularly satisfying of hunger.

9 Jan 2010

European Society of Cardiology warns public about risk factors involved in obesity, diabetes and hypertension

Following the sudden death yesterday of the former French government minister Philippe Séguin, who suffered a fatal heart attack, aged 66, the European Society of Cardiology is warning the public of the dangers of leaving risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension or diabetes untreated. Other major risk factors for coronary artery disease are smoking or being overweight.

9 Jan 2010

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Researchers identify new gene variants associated With glucose, insulin levels

New study reveals parenthood is associated with lower blood pressure

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation via video conferencing

CKD patients do not receive adequate end-of-life care

Bariatric surgery offers a new hope for obese patients

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

New study indicates a decline in biomedical research; Autism Speaks urges government to increase research funding

More research needed to determine kidney and renal artery abnormalities, says study

Work provides new insight into potential therapeutic treatments for cancer diseases

Patient enrollment in Spherix's global Phase 3 clinical trial NEET completed

Tocotrienol form of vitamin E prevents neural cell death and rescues the brain after stroke injury

Mango effective against colon and breast cancer

American Heart Association supports salt reduction initiative

Research shows diet plans can have a major influence on weight loss

Mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to gluten-free diet

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast medical breakthroughs and milestones of the last ten years

Arizona resident achieves weight-loss with Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET

European Society of Cardiology warns public about risk factors involved in obesity, diabetes and hypertension

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Diet News and Research

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Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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