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Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

As a society, we may be more obsessed with food than we've ever been. The alarming levels of obesity along with the rise of clean eating and orthorexia are perhaps just some indicators of the food-obsessed world we live in.

2 Feb 2017

Loughborough researchers use photography to encourage people of Ghana make healthier diet choices

Loughborough researchers are hoping photographs taken by women in Ghana of what people eat and drink in their communities will encourage them to make healthier diet choices.

2 Feb 2017

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

UT Southwestern Medical Center research supports an evidence-based medicine approach that embraces individualized care to prevent overtreatment, specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes.

1 Feb 2017

Sanford clinical study exploring immunotherapy drug to treat patients with advanced esophageal cancer

A clinical trial at Sanford Health is studying if an immunotherapy drug developed by Merck might be able to treat certain patients with advanced esophageal cancer. The Merck Keynote 181 trial is now open at Sanford.

31 Jan 2017

Non-invasive technique for examining fatty tissues could revolutionize medicinal drug testing

That's the hope of Associate Professor Noriyuki Yanaka and researchers at Hiroshima University who have developed a non-invasive way to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of fortified health foods and medications.

31 Jan 2017

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease is a decline in glucose levels in the brain. It appears in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment -- before symptoms of memory problems begin to surface.

31 Jan 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Significantly decreased blood sugar levels over time - and increased well-being. These are just some of the results of a long-term study at Sahlgrenska Academy of continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 1 diabetes.

31 Jan 2017

New position statement offers recommendations for physicians on prevention of diabetic neuropathy

An estimated 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes develop some form of diabetic neuropathy, or the chronic nerve damage diabetes causes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

31 Jan 2017

Lund researchers map entire methylome in insulin-producing pancreatic islets

Throughout our lives, our genes are affected by the way we live. Diet, exercise, age and diseases create imprints that are stored in something called methylome.

30 Jan 2017

Onset of diabetes or rapidly deteriorating condition could be first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer

Patients and their doctors should be aware that the onset of diabetes, or a rapid deterioration in existing diabetes that requires more aggressive treatment, could be a sign of early, hidden pancreatic cancer, according to research presented at the European Cancer Congress 2017 today.

30 Jan 2017

GUMC researchers describe lab technique to fill gaps in clinical care and research

Researchers who developed and tested a revolutionary laboratory technique that allows for the endless growth of normal and diseased cells in a laboratory are publicly sharing how the technique works.

28 Jan 2017

Researchers highlight importance of large population studies for increased knowledge about disease

Per Magnus, director of the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study at the NIPH, together with two researchers from the UK and Denmark, have written a commentary article in the latest issue of the prestigious journal JAMA Pediatrics. The journal is published by the American Medical Association.

28 Jan 2017

Increased levels of physical activity linked to decreased insulin resistance, inflammation biomarkers

A new report, based on data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), suggests that insulin resistance, a predictor of cardiovascular risk and the development of diabetes, may be modulated with even modest levels of physical activity.

27 Jan 2017

Study focuses on benefit of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy

Dexcom announces the first and only randomised, controlled study focusing solely on the benefit of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for diabetes patients on multiple daily injections (MDI) insulin therapy.

27 Jan 2017

Body shaming may contribute to increased health risks

Body shaming is a pervasive form of prejudice, found in cyber bullying, critiques of celebrities' appearances, at work and school, and in public places for everyday Americans.

27 Jan 2017

Women with early periods more likely to experience premature menopause, study finds

A large international study has linked early puberty and childlessness with an increased risk of early menopause.

25 Jan 2017

Nutritious food could improve medication adherence and health in HIV-positive and diabetes patients

HIV-positive people who received healthy food and snacks for six months were more likely to adhere to their medication regimens, and they, as well as people with type 2 diabetes, were less depressed and less likely to make trade-offs between food and healthcare, according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

25 Jan 2017

Women with high blood pressure benefit greatly from Football Fitness, study shows

The Danish concept Football Fitness has proved to be just as effective as tablets for countering high blood pressure. Furthermore, women participating in the project have also benefited from improved physical fitness, decreased body fat percentage and stronger bones.

25 Jan 2017

Study suggests two-pronged approach to improving health care for Indigenous Canadians

In Canada, rates of Type 2 diabetes are three to five percent higher in Indigenous peoples when compared to non-Indigenous peoples. Not only this, but Indigenous Canadians typically have poorer health outcomes during treatment of diabetes.

24 Jan 2017

New Iowa State study shows that people with gym membership exercise more

If your New Year's resolution was to exercise more in 2017, chances are you've already given up or you're on the verge of doing so. To reach your goal, you may want to consider joining a gym, based on the results of a new study from a team of Iowa State University researchers.

24 Jan 2017

Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Food: the good, the bad and the ugly

Loughborough researchers use photography to encourage people of Ghana make healthier diet choices

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

Sanford clinical study exploring immunotherapy drug to treat patients with advanced esophageal cancer

Non-invasive technique for examining fatty tissues could revolutionize medicinal drug testing

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

New position statement offers recommendations for physicians on prevention of diabetic neuropathy

Lund researchers map entire methylome in insulin-producing pancreatic islets

Onset of diabetes or rapidly deteriorating condition could be first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer

GUMC researchers describe lab technique to fill gaps in clinical care and research

Researchers highlight importance of large population studies for increased knowledge about disease

Increased levels of physical activity linked to decreased insulin resistance, inflammation biomarkers

Study focuses on benefit of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy

Body shaming may contribute to increased health risks

Women with early periods more likely to experience premature menopause, study finds

Nutritious food could improve medication adherence and health in HIV-positive and diabetes patients

Women with high blood pressure benefit greatly from Football Fitness, study shows

Study suggests two-pronged approach to improving health care for Indigenous Canadians

New Iowa State study shows that people with gym membership exercise more

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