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A Lund University research team has shed new light on why gastric bypass often sends diabetes into remission rapidly, opening the door to developing treatment with the same effect. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-gastric-bypass-diabetes-treatment.html Diabetes Wed, 01 May 2013 08:43:57 EST news286616629 Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, according to studies published in BMJ today. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-salt-potassium-major-global-health.html Health Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:30:01 EST news284317431 Studies of the bioactive compounds found in apples aim to uncover compounds that have an ability to prevent or alter the risk of serious ailments such as diabetes and heart disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-apple-day-doctor.html Health Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:40:06 EST news283512412 A team of scientists at Umea University, in collaboration with colleagues in Melbourne, Australia, have found that television viewing and lack of exercise at age 16 is associated with the risk of developing metabolic syndrome at 43 years age. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-tv-viewing-sedentary-lifestyle-teens.html Health Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:18:56 EST news278759928 (Medical Xpress)—In a new study published in the scientific journal Circulation, scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital show that an enzyme called arginase might have a key part to play in the development of cardiovascular disease in patients who already have type II diabetes. According to the team, arginase prevents the formation of protective nitrogen oxide in the blood vessels, and treatments that inhibit this enzyme reduce the risk of angina in diabetics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-enzyme-angina-diabetics.html Cardiology Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:55:41 EST news273221566 High blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and body mass index—characteristics that are often lumped together as the metabolic syndrome—are jointly linked with an increased risk of dying from prostate cancer. That is the conclusion of a new study published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The study's results suggest that public health recommendations regarding diet and lifestyle to prevent heart disease and diabetes may also decrease a man's likelihood of dying from prostate cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-metabolic-factors-men-dying-prostate.html Cancer Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:20:30 EST news270094792 In the largest-ever genetic study of cholesterol and other blood lipids, an international consortium has identified 21 new gene variants associated with risks of heart disease and metabolic disorders. The findings expand the list of potential targets for drugs and other treatments for lipid-related cardiovascular disease, a leading global cause of death and disability. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-large-international-genes-tied-cholesterol.html Genetics Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:27:11 EST news269177220 After years of having it drilled into their heads, most people now know that LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the "bad" cholesterol package that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" type that helps reduce it by removing cholesterol from artery walls. So if your HDL number is high, you've probably patted yourself on the back; if it's low, you may have tried to raise it by, for instance, exercising more, losing weight, drinking a daily glass of wine, or even taking medication, such as high-dose niacin. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-hdl-good.html Health Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:47:10 EST news265362415 (Medical Xpress) -- Experts have long since determined the recommended daily amounts of certain nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, but the numbers for nutrients like fiber have proven more difficult to nail down. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-future-fiber-children-nutrient.html Health Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:55:00 EST news262857292 Strawberries, the traditional summer treat associated with Wimbledon could be serving up some unexpected health benefits. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-strawberries-protein-cardiovascular-disease.html Health Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:07:43 EST news260701654 (Medical Xpress) -- A traditional Christmas Day family walk could help reduce fat levels in the blood, according to scientists at the University of Glasgow. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-christmas-day-stroll-festive-fat.html Health Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:30:03 EST news243687402 Exemestane steadily lowered levels of "good" cholesterol in women taking the agent as part of a breast cancer prevention study, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Exemestane, an aromatase inhibitor used to treat estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, is being tested to prevent breast cancer in women at an increased risk of developing the disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-potential-breast-cancer-agent-good.html Cancer Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:20:01 EST news242621160 Having diabetes or being obese after age 60 significantly increases the risk for developing breast cancer, a Swedish study has revealed. Data also showed that high blood lipids were less common in patients when diagnosed with breast cancer, while low blood lipids were associated with an increased risk. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-diabetes-obesity-breast-cancer.html Cancer Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:45:18 EST news242455416 As lifestyles get busier and waistlines get bigger; many people are turning to online nutrition programs. In promotion of healthful nutrition behaviors, computer-tailored nutrition education has been identified as a promising health education strategy, especially in the promotion of lower fat intake. However, a study in the September/October 2011 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior reveals no evidence of the efficacy of such computer-tailored education using empirical data based on blood cholesterol and lipids. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-reboot-healthier-results.html Health Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:14:51 EST news234587682 Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications, according to new research from St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-nutty-solution-diabetes.html Health Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:50:43 EST news229683020