News tagged with insulin resistance
Related topics: type 2 diabetes , diabetes , metabolic syndrome , cell metabolism , fat cells
Imaging study examines effect of fructose on brain regions that regulate appetite
In a study examining possible factors regarding the associations between fructose consumption and weight gain, brain magnetic resonance imaging of study participants indicated that ingestion of glucose but not fructose reduced ...
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Jan 01, 2013 |
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Low insulin secretion tied to depressive symptoms in women
(HealthDay)—Middle-aged women with insulin secretion levels in the lowest quintile appear to have more than twice the risk of developing new-onset depressive symptoms compared with those with higher insulin ...
Diabetes
Dec 29, 2012 |
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New target for treating prediabetes in patients with kidney disease
Insulin resistance, or prediabetes, in individuals with kidney disease may be caused by the progressive retention of certain compounds that are normally excreted by the kidneys in healthy individuals, according to a study appe ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Clever gene construct combats metabolic syndrome
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers under ETH-Zurich professor Martin Fussenegger have created a new genetic network that could cure the various symptoms of so-called metabolic syndrome in one fell swoop. It already ...
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Dec 18, 2012 |
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Low adiponcetin associated with increased pancreatic cancer risk
Low prediagnostic levels of circulating adiponectin were associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published December 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer
Dec 14, 2012 |
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Saving carbs for dinnertime might help control weight
(HealthDay)—When it comes to eating pasta, bread and potatoes, timing could be everything.
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 13, 2012 |
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Brown adipose tissue beneficial for metabolism and glucose tolerance
Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have demonstrated that brown adipose tissue (BAT) has beneficial effects on glucose tolerance, body weight and metabolism. The findings, which may lead to new treatments for diabetes, appear ...
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Dec 10, 2012 |
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Mouse study offers clues to obesity-diabetes link
(HealthDay)—Obesity and type 2 diabetes are clearly intertwined, but researchers say they've found a way to weaken the connection between the two—at least in mice.
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Dec 06, 2012 |
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Type 2 diabetes tablet promotes weight loss
(Medical Xpress)—A new drug for type 2 diabetes, involving research at Aston University is being launched as a once-daily tablet for adults with the condition.
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 06, 2012 |
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Could high insulin make you fat? Mouse study says yes
When we eat too much, obesity may develop as a result of chronically high insulin levels, not the other way around. That's according to new evidence in mice reported in the December 4th Cell Metabolism, a Cell ...
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Dec 04, 2012 |
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Bariatric surgical procedures have similar therapeutic benefits in obese adults
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, both of which can be significantly improved by weight loss. Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding are two bariatric surgery techniques that are frequently ...
Surgery
Nov 26, 2012 |
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Research shows diabetes drug improves memory
An FDA-approved drug initially used to treat insulin resistance in diabetics has shown promise as a way to improve cognitive performance in some people with Alzheimer's disease.
Neuroscience
Nov 20, 2012 |
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Kids with psoriasis likely to be obese or overweight
The largest study of physician-treated children with psoriasis around the world shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese as children who don't have the disease, according to ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 19, 2012 |
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Key protein interactions involved in neurodegenerative disease revealed
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have defined the molecular structure of an enzyme as it interacts with several proteins involved in outcomes that can influence neurodegenerative ...
Medical research
Nov 08, 2012 |
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New research shows limiting carbs to dinner-time increases satiety, reduces risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease
(Medical Xpress)—An experimental diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner could benefit people suffering from severe and morbid obesity, according to new research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Nov 08, 2012 |
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