Tag Archives: Diabetes
Gene Variations That Cause Diabetes Identified
A team of geneticists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has isolated three obscure genetic variants that are instrumental in the production of insulin. The team used exome array genotyping, a never before used approach, to gather information from 8,000 people. The genes that they identified as being associated with abnormal insulin production are TBC1D30, PAM and … [ Read more ]
Sitting for Prolonged Periods Ups Risk for Diabetes, Heart Disease, Death by Over 90 Percent
A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom has found that sitting for long periods of time can put people’s health at risk. When researchers compared people who spent the greatest amount of time sitting with those who spent the lowest amount, they found a 112 percent elevated risk of diabetes, a 147 percent elevated risk of heart disease, … [ Read more ]
The New Soft Drink Ban In NYC
Mayor Bloomberg of New York City has passed a law that forbids the sale of super sized soft drinks in restaurants, food trucks and carts, delis and concession stands at sporting and concerts events. Scientists have been reporting that the sugar in these beverages, especially in huge portions, is a main culprit in the rise of diabetes and heart disease. … [ Read more ]
Link Found Between Junk Food And Dementia
Junk food is a staple in American culture. In many places, it’s harder to find healthy, whole foods than to get cheap, nutritionally deficient, ready-to-eat food. This low quality food has been tied to increased risk of diabetes and obesity. But now, researchers have found a link between junk food and memory loss, which can contribute to dementia. Consuming junk … [ Read more ]
US Adults Report Increase In Chronic Health Conditions
The number of American middle aged adults who suffer from more than one chronic health condition, which is classified as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, kidney disease and others, has risen since the year 2000. In 2010, roughly 20% of middle aged adults had two chronic conditions, while 50% of adults over 65 years old reported suffering from at … [ Read more ]
Diet Can Affect DNA In Your Kids and Grandkids
Parents, beware! You won’t believe this, but researchers are claiming that how you eat can affect your DNA and lead to genetic changes in, not only your kids, but your grandkids, too! According to the study, a good diet or a bad one can impact your progeny for years to come. This is important information and can explain how diabetes … [ Read more ]
Discovery of New Chemical That Regulates Biological Clock, Implications for Diabetes
Scientists have recently discovered a chemical that offers major insight into treating Type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder that is exacerbated by obesity. Type 2 diabetes is a serious public health issue in the United States because of high rates of obesity. The chemical that has been discovered does not affect glucose production in the liver, which is key for … [ Read more ]
