Diabetes

New link between obesity and diabetes found

A single overactive enzyme worsens the two core defects of diabetes—impaired insulin sensitivity and overproduction of glucose—suggesting that a drug targeting the enzyme could help correct both at once, according to ...

Neuroscience

Study unravels central mystery of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have shed light on one of the major toxic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. The discoveries could lead to a much better understanding of the Alzheimer's process and how ...

Diabetes

n-3 fatty acids cut nonesterified fatty acid, T2DM link

(HealthDay)—Nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are associated with type 2 diabetes, and the association is modified by n-3 FA levels, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Diabetes Care.

Diabetes

Green tea and diabetes

Studies investigating the association between tea consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes have had inconsistent findings.

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