Posts Tagged ‘metabolic syndrome’
Big risks for lean kids turned obese adults
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Adults may be more at risk for health problems if they are lean as children and later become obese, new research suggests. Continue…
Friday, November 18, 2011 12:23 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:44 - 0 Comments
High fiber trumps low fat for teen diets
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A diet high in fiber—but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol—is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 31, 2011 12:40 - 4 Comments
Why some body fat is more dangerous
UC DAVIS (US) — Researchers have discovered biological indicators that help explain why some obese people develop chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, and others do not. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 23, 2011 10:22 - 5 Comments
Junk food worse than lard for weight gain
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — The typical American diet—filled with processed foods like cookies and chips—may pack on more pounds than a high-fat diet. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 17, 2010 12:26 - 0 Comments
Feeble D in northern California sun
UC DAVIS (US) — Blood levels of vitamin D are significantly reduced in patients with metabolic syndrome who live in northern California, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2010 15:34 - 5 Comments
Sleepy and snoring: Serious red flags
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Loud snoring and sleep problems could be early signs of a slippery-slope health condition known as metabolic syndrome linked to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. (more…)
