Posts Tagged ‘metabolic syndrome’

Obesity and type 2 diabetes link identified


KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — Researchers are hopeful that obesity can be “uncoupled” from insulin resistance after finding that the immune system and a key protein link the two disorders. Continue…

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Top Stories - Jan 11, 2013 12:58 - 0 Comments

Protein hints at downside of pear-shape body

UC DAVIS (US) — Conventional wisdom says people with apple-shaped figures face more health risks, but that may be a myth. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 9, 2012 10:49 - 0 Comments

Lots of fructose sets up metabolic trouble

UC DAVIS (US) — A fructose-heavy diet may contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome—which can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 18, 2011 12:23 - 1 Comment

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. (more…)


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 - 6 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…)

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