Metformin, a Drug for Diabetes, is Investigated for Cancer-Causing Contaminant

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.06.2020 23:05 PM

An ongoing investigation on the medication Metformin is being conducted by the FDA The FDA or the Food and Drug Administration announced that they are currently testing metformin, a widely used diabetes drug because it is suspected to contain a cancer-causing contaminant known as NDMA or N-nitrosodimethylamine.

Research Shows How Much Fiber We Need To Prevent Disease

01.02.2020 10:22 AM

We all know that we need fiber for better health, but how much fiber do we need in a day? Public health organizations and researchers have long hailed the benefits of eating fiber, but how much fiber should we consume daily? This prompted the WHO or World Health Organization to commission a new study.

One in Every Five Adults in the US is Now Pre-diabetic, Study Says

01.01.2020 10:53 AM

A new study shows that most people do not even know that they are prediabetic. According to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, almost a quarter of young adults and around a fifth of adolescents in America have prediabetes.

Eating More Gluten is Linked to a Child's Risk of Celiac Disease

11.18.2019 09:18 AM

Bad news for those who love pasta, bread, and baked goods—eating lots of gluten-heaving foods can make you at risk of celiac disease.

Good News: Cholesterol Levels are Dropping in the US

11.18.2019 08:23 AM

The cholesterol levels in America are dropping and researchers are also looking at the drop in heart attack rates.

Plant-based Diet Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says

11.01.2019 08:07 AM

An increase of people with type 2 diabetes world wide has alarmed doctors and health experts. They are now enocuraging the public to go on a plant-based diet in a newly released study.

Diabetes Diagnosis Now Made Better With New Calculator

09.30.2019 08:13 AM

A new calculator invented by researchers from the University of Exeter can easily help patients detect a type 1 diabetes from a type 2 diabetes for a more sound treatment.

Diabetes Medication May Be Causing Heart Toxicity

09.26.2019 09:10 AM

While diabetes drugs may be therapeutic to keeping the glucose in the bloodstream controlled, it may come with dangerous, even toxic effects on the heart.

Diet Soda Please: Are They Really Healthier?

09.10.2019 08:59 AM

Health experts warn that even diet sodas may still come with health risks. New report shows that it might be best to reduce soda consumption altogether.

Diabetes is now an epidemic in Asia

09.07.2019 09:26 AM

Diabetic patients are increasing on an alarming rate, and doctors are pushing for information campaign

Cut Out Food Group May Save People With Diabetes

08.22.2019 09:08 AM

Type 2 diabetes is a life-long health struggle that may require a lot of lifestyle changes avert the risks that it comes with.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

07.28.2019 10:23 AM

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

PhD Student at MIT Hopes to Revolutionize Insulin Administration

07.16.2019 09:11 AM

One in 11 people have diabetes, and so the potential reach of Volpatti’s research is massive. A student who is currently attaining her Ph. D. in chemical engineering, Lisa Volpatti is researching avenues for an automatic, self-administering insulin treatment that individuals with diabetes could take once each day.

Researchers Discovered a Mechanism to Enhance Pancreatic Islet Transportation in Type 1 Diabetes

07.01.2019 08:35 AM

The study suggests islet transplantation can restore the physiological function in patients with this type of diabetes

Food Neophobia Linked to Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes

06.28.2019 10:18 AM

Scientists revealed that the fear of new foods or food neophobia may lower the quality of dietary intake of a person.

Young Filipino Scientist Discovers Diabetes Curing Properties of a Local Fruit

06.03.2019 00:15 AM

Scientist from Iloilo made a remarkable discovery about Aratiles fruit. Several discoveries have been made by scientists from Iloilo -- located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines -- lately.

Scientists Discover a Potential Treatment For Hypoglycemia

05.17.2019 08:37 AM

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Prevention Through Smart Insulin Imagine preventive care of people with hypoglycemia, Bioengineers from the University of California-Los Angeles have developed a new kind of insulin that could improve diabetes care by preventing hypoglycemia.

Early Gastric Bypass Surgery May Improve Type 2 Diabetes, Blood Pressure Outcomes

05.16.2019 20:32 PM

Bariatric surgery may provide effective treatment, though not one without risks Regardless of related weight loss, teens that had gastric bypass surgery were significantly more likely to have remission of both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, compared to adults who had the same procedure.

Cheese May Help Control Your Blood Sugar, Study Says

05.15.2019 17:42 PM

A study from the University of Alberta suggests that the beneficial effects of cheese might not be related to fat but to some other component, such as protein or calcium.

Revolutionary Method of Generating Stem Cells Through Blood

05.13.2019 08:03 AM

Scientists reveal method a non-intrusive manner of generating stem cells Collaborators from the Queen's University Belfast and King's College London (KCL) discovered a treatment method to cardiovascular diseases caused by diabetes.

Diabetic Patients Can Still Enjoy Desserts, Expert Says

05.04.2019 09:10 AM

Dietitians say that diabetic patients can still enjoy desserts by working it in their meal plan People with diabetes may think that desserts and sugar are forbidden since they are loaded with carbohydrates.