Smoking during pregnancy is known to be harmful to the fetus, and a new study suggests that there are long-term effects on the child, which could even impact the health of the third generation. Researchers have found that women whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are at a higher risk of obesity and gestational diabetes. Women… [Continue Reading]
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Offspring’s Risk of Obesity and Diabetes
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Lessons from Consumer Behavior Impact Health Management Strategies
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Studies of consumer behavior could help improve public health, researchers say. A new article argues that changes to marketing and the prices of healthy food could help people with diabetes or other health issues improve their diet and nutrition. It may seem counter-intuitive to take health advice from a marketing professor, but when it comes… [Continue Reading]
Melatonin Release During Sleep Linked to Diabetes Risk
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The metabolism of sleep may be linked with the development of type 2 diabetes, a new study shows. People whose brains release less melatonin, a signaling molecule associated with sleep, have a higher risk of developing diabetes. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, yet the exact causes of diabetes still puzzle scientists…. [Continue Reading]
Simply Reducing Sitting and Moving More Can Help Diabetics
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Currently, patients with diabetes are encouraged to exercise at a moderately vigorous level regularly, but new research suggests that advising them to just spend less time sitting can be effective at improving health. New research led at the University of Leicester reveals that individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes would benefit from… [Continue Reading]
Progestin-based Contraception Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Women
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A new study suggests that overweight or obese women may be at a higher risk of side effects from certain contraceptives than women with healthy weights. Researchers have found that an implanted progestin-based contraceptive device is linked to an increase in the rate of diabetes in obese women. A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the… [Continue Reading]
Binge Drinking Linked to Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
February 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Unhealthy drinking behaviors can have a big impact on metabolism, according to a new study. Researchers have found that binge drinking could increase the risk of diabetes, by changing how the body responds to insulin. Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an animal… [Continue Reading]
Gene Variant Linked to Diabetes Eased By Beta-Carotene
January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For people with a particular genetic variant linked to a higher risk of diabetes, consuming plenty of beta-carotene may have a protective effect. Over half of Americans carry the variant, and the new study suggests that the nutrient, related to vitamin A, could contribute to preventative care. Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have found… [Continue Reading]
Genetic Factors Influencing Insulin Production Discovered
December 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Understanding how the body controls the production of insulin could help develop new treatments for diabetes. A new study has identified a number of genetic variants that affect the process. In research published online Dec. 23, 2012 in the journal Nature Genetics, scientists have found three new and relatively rare genetic variants that influence insulin… [Continue Reading]
New Discoveries Help Researchers Understand Metabolism, Diabetes, and Obesity
December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Understanding how cells process energy is key to metabolism and obesity research. Researchers have taken a major step by determining how one particular protein works in fat cells, and how manipulating it can change metabolic function. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have taken another step toward better understanding the metabolic functions of obesity and… [Continue Reading]
A Few Cups of Coffee A Day Reduces Diabetes Risk by 25%
December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Moderate coffee consumption has a significant effect on the incidence of diabetes, studies indicate. A new report summarizing these findings and other effects of the popular beverage on our health has been released. Drinking three to four cups of coffee per day may help to prevent type 2 diabetes according to research highlighted in a… [Continue Reading]