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Findings may help explain why some diabetic women prone to develop kidney failure

A genetic variant on chromosome 2 is strongly linked with kidney failure in diabetic women but not in men, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

13 Sep 2013

LA BioMed researchers to explore influence of maternal obesity, BPA in fetal development

While much of the obesity prevention efforts today focus on diet and exercise, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center researchers are going even further back in time to explore what happens during development in the womb that could lead to overeating and obesity later in life.

13 Sep 2013

Surgeons must balance research and medical training with outstanding patient care

Like a juggler keeping multiple plates in the air, a surgeon in academic medicine must balance research and medical training with outstanding patient care. Charles Bellows, MD, FACS, relishes the challenge. Dr. Bellows, a University of New Mexico Professor of General Surgery, recently assumed the role of Chief of the Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the UNM School of Medicine.

12 Sep 2013

Supporting the Study of Healthy Aging through Biodevelopment

In this interview, Jacko Duker talks about the Lifelines Project, and how Panasonic ULT freezers have been employed to keep irreplaceable samples safe.

From PHC Europe B.V. 12 Sep 2013

Researchers find whether natural food has potential for preventing breast cancer in women

Women who have a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer may be concerned about taking cancer prevention drugs because of some of the associated side effects. Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine are conducting a study to find out whether flaxseed, a natural food, has the potential to be a safe and effective alternative for preventing breast cancer in women.

12 Sep 2013

Hormonal disorder causes irregular periods among teenage girls

While irregular periods are common among teenage girls, an underlying hormonal disorder may be to blame if this problem persists.

12 Sep 2013

Qualitative data collected in Benin improves understanding of feeding practices of young kids

Qualitative data were collected in a study on infant and young child feeding in rural Benin in May 2013. This research aimed to improve understanding of complementary feeding practices of young children. It was conducted in the preparatory phase of the Work Package 4 in the FoodAfrica Programme.

12 Sep 2013

Telephone delivered program improves health outcomes for people diagnosed with bowel cancer

They say a phone call can change your life and for colorectal or bowel cancer survivors this is true, a new study by a QUT researcher has found.

12 Sep 2013

Antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil linked with health benefits

The scientific spotlight focuses today on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer life.

12 Sep 2013

Study shows fat transplantation may treat inherited metabolic diseases

Transplanting fat may treat such inherited metabolic diseases as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) by helping the body process the essential amino acids that these patients cannot, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

12 Sep 2013

Study: People who get occasional migraines are more likely to be obese

People who get occasional migraines are more likely to be obese than people who do not have migraines, according to a study published in the September 11, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Sep 2013

Researchers discover 4 novel gene variations linked with blood pressure

Case Western Reserve University is part of a landmark study that has discovered four novel gene variations associated with blood pressure. The 19-site meta-analysis, involving nearly 30,000 African-Americans, also found that the set of genetic mutations are also associated with blood pressure across other populations.

11 Sep 2013

Cooper Aerobics commit to help Flexjet owners prevent health issues while traveling

From staying hydrated to avoiding jet lag, Cooper Aerobics is making a commitment to help Flexjet owners prevent health issues while traveling. As part of its new alliance with Cooper Aerobics – a prestigious health and wellness center in Dallas – Flexjet, one of the world's leading fractional jet ownership services providers, has selected Founder and Chairman Kenneth Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., and CEO Tyler Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., as its official health advisors.

10 Sep 2013

New Atkins Candies help dieters satisfy their sweet tooth with low-carb option

Low-carb dieters now have an even sweeter way to melt off the pounds. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, announced today the launch of Atkins™ Candies, an indulgent line of bite-sized snacks that will be available nationwide beginning October 2013.

10 Sep 2013

Research offers focused explanation for cardiac arrest predilection for morning hours

Evidence from people with heart disease strongly supports the existence of the molecular link first discovered in laboratory mice between the body's natural circadian rhythms and cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death (SCD) - the No. 1 cause of death in heart attacks, a scientist said here today.

10 Sep 2013

Amino acid arginine improves treatment for type 2 diabetes

More than 371 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, of whom 90% are affected by lifestyle-related diabetes mellitus type 2 (type 2 diabetes).

10 Sep 2013

Ferritin protects kidneys against damage by controlling iron

A protein, ferritin, protects kidneys against a damaging after-effect of injury, heart failure or hardened arteries by controlling levels of iron, according to a study published today by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

10 Sep 2013

Sam's Club Pharmacy to host free health screenings for diabetes

To promote early detection and an overall healthy lifestyle that can help prevent the onset of diabetes, Sam's Club Pharmacy will host free health screenings Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

7 Sep 2013

Simple changes in family's lifestyle helps 12-year-old to fight diabetes

Simple changes in a family's lifestyle can stop chronic illnesses in children before they start. For 12-year-old Austin Stanfill, a makeover of his family's diet allowed him to prevent a type-2 diabetes diagnosis.

7 Sep 2013

Research roundup: The financial burden of hospital acquired infections

Health care–associated infections (HAIs) account for a large proportion of the harms caused by health care and are associated with high costs. ... [Using a simulation, the researchers found that the] total annual costs for the 5 major infections were $9.8 billion (95% CI, $8.3-$11.5 billion), with surgical site infections contributing the most to overall costs (33.7% of the total), followed by ventilator-associated pneumonia (31.6%), central line–associated bloodstream infections (18.9%), C difficile infections (15.4%), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (<1%). ... recent analyses indicate that at least 50% are preventable. ...

7 Sep 2013

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Findings may help explain why some diabetic women prone to develop kidney failure

LA BioMed researchers to explore influence of maternal obesity, BPA in fetal development

Surgeons must balance research and medical training with outstanding patient care

Supporting the Study of Healthy Aging through Biodevelopment

Researchers find whether natural food has potential for preventing breast cancer in women

Hormonal disorder causes irregular periods among teenage girls

Qualitative data collected in Benin improves understanding of feeding practices of young kids

Telephone delivered program improves health outcomes for people diagnosed with bowel cancer

Antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil linked with health benefits

Study shows fat transplantation may treat inherited metabolic diseases

Study: People who get occasional migraines are more likely to be obese

Researchers discover 4 novel gene variations linked with blood pressure

Cooper Aerobics commit to help Flexjet owners prevent health issues while traveling

New Atkins Candies help dieters satisfy their sweet tooth with low-carb option

Research offers focused explanation for cardiac arrest predilection for morning hours

Amino acid arginine improves treatment for type 2 diabetes

Ferritin protects kidneys against damage by controlling iron

Sam's Club Pharmacy to host free health screenings for diabetes

Simple changes in family's lifestyle helps 12-year-old to fight diabetes

Research roundup: The financial burden of hospital acquired infections

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Diet News and Research

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Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

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