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Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Heavy alcohol drinking habits over the years may prematurely age arteries, especially in men, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

21 Feb 2017

Study: Gastric band surgery has major benefits for moderately overweight people with type 2 diabetes

A long-term study by Monash University researchers - the first of its kind - has found that gastric band surgery has significant benefits for moderately overweight people with type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have focused on obese people.

20 Feb 2017

Upstate opens new public cord blood bank in New York

Upstate Medical University opens the Upstate Cord Blood Bank, only the second public cord blood bank in New York and one of only 32 in the US.

20 Feb 2017

MU professor develops mandatory medical school curriculum about indigenous health

Of all racial minorities, Native Americans have the most dramatic health inequalities in the U.S., including significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and substance abuse.

17 Feb 2017

Mice study provides clues to how genetic variations in gut microbes influence metabolic disease

The community of microorganisms that resides in the gut, known as the microbiome, has been shown to work in tandem with the genes of a host organism to regulate insulin secretion, a key variable in the onset of the metabolic disease diabetes.

17 Feb 2017

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

A unique study recently published in the authoritative Pediatric Nephrology medical journal shows that excess lipoproteins and fatty acids may be associated with the development of painful and often chronic kidney stones in children.

17 Feb 2017

Researchers create novel model that reveals cellular, molecular events driving leukemia progression

Mount Sinai researchers have created a novel model that shows the step-by-step progression from normal blood cells to leukemia and its precursor diseases, creating replicas of the stages of the disease to test the efficacy of therapeutic interventions at each stage, according to a study to be published in Cell Stem Cell.

16 Feb 2017

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

With new funding from The Mayday Fund, a Saint Louis University researcher will leverage her discovery of a pain pathway to determine if either of two key molecules can be used as biomarkers for pain associated with four debilitating health conditions: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia.

16 Feb 2017

UT Southwestern scientists unravel role of PARP enzymes in major cellular activities

A component of an enzyme family linked to DNA repair, stress responses, and cancer also plays a role in enhancing or inhibiting major cellular activities under physiological conditions, new research shows.

16 Feb 2017

HMS scientists listen to crosstalk between gut microbes and immune system

The human gut is home to some 100 trillion bacteria, comprising between 250 and 500 species. This astounding array of organisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome, is a powerful regulator of disease and health and has been implicated in conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to multiple sclerosis.

16 Feb 2017

Researchers provide new data and prospects for links between gut microbiota and depression

An international group of researchers headed by André Carvalho has published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic a paper that provides new data and prospects for the links between the intestinal flora and several disorders, notably depression.

16 Feb 2017

Single high-fat meal can change energy metabolism of the liver, study finds

The global proliferation of overweight and obese people and people with type 2 diabetes is often associated with the consumption of saturated fats.

16 Feb 2017

New study highlights need for routine counseling on physical activity during doctor-patient encounter

A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers in collaboration with leading experts concludes that physical activity should be routinely assessed during the doctor-patient encounter, and that clinicians should design in collaboration with their patients a detailed physical activity plan with goals that should be set and monitored.

16 Feb 2017

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

What if you could lose weight and reduce your risk of life-threatening disease without any changes in what you eat -- other than a five-day special diet once every few months?

16 Feb 2017

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Recently, dietary guidelines for the general population have shifted towards a plant-based diet (rich in legumes, whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables and nuts) and low in animal-based foods (like red meat and pastries). Increasing evidence is suggesting that plant-based diets are beneficial for health and they also have less impact on the environment.

16 Feb 2017

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

EKF, announces in published paper Quo-Test POC hemoglobin A1c analyzer has been confirmed to meet IFCC and Laboratory Medicine criteria.

From EKF Diagnostics 16 Feb 2017

Simple oral vitamin D spray could help extend lifespan

A simple oral vitamin D spray offering guaranteed faster absorption of vitamin D than tablets, could help lengthen your lifespan.

From BetterYou Ltd 16 Feb 2017

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Abbott today announced the results of real-world use data showing that people who scan more frequently using Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system spend less time in hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) while having improved average glucose levels.

16 Feb 2017

Signals from fat cells may aid in diagnostics for metabolic conditions

Fat cells are not simply big blobs of lipid quietly standingby in the body--instead, they send out hormones and other signaling proteins that affect many types of tissues.

15 Feb 2017

Changes in size of mitochondria in subset of brain cells could be key to maintaining blood sugar

Keeping blood sugar levels within a safe range is key to managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In a new finding that could lead to fewer complications for diabetes patients, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that changes in the size of mitochondria in a small subset of brain cells play a crucial role in safely maintaining blood sugar levels.

15 Feb 2017

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Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Study: Gastric band surgery has major benefits for moderately overweight people with type 2 diabetes

Upstate opens new public cord blood bank in New York

MU professor develops mandatory medical school curriculum about indigenous health

Mice study provides clues to how genetic variations in gut microbes influence metabolic disease

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

Researchers create novel model that reveals cellular, molecular events driving leukemia progression

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

UT Southwestern scientists unravel role of PARP enzymes in major cellular activities

HMS scientists listen to crosstalk between gut microbes and immune system

Researchers provide new data and prospects for links between gut microbiota and depression

Single high-fat meal can change energy metabolism of the liver, study finds

New study highlights need for routine counseling on physical activity during doctor-patient encounter

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

Simple oral vitamin D spray could help extend lifespan

High rates of scanning with Abbott′s FreeStyle Libre system linked to improved glucose control in diabetes patients

Signals from fat cells may aid in diagnostics for metabolic conditions

Changes in size of mitochondria in subset of brain cells could be key to maintaining blood sugar

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