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Obesity & diabetes patients benefit from the conversion of white fat to brown fat

The recent studies performed at the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) based on stopping the spread of obesity and type 2 diabetes have been directed towards adding the desirable attributes of brown fat to the stubborn white fat of the … Continue reading

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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis interlinked with Obesity & Diabetes

If you thought your liver is safe in the absence of alcohol intake then think again. The primary risk factors involved in the development of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis are obesity and diabetes. Deposition of fatty layers on the liver lobes deters … Continue reading

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Diabetes risk augmented by Insomnia

Indeterminate sleeping pattern can lead to major fluctuation in body’s sugar levels. Insomnia reduces the secretion of insulin in the body. As a result, the blood sugar level gets increased in an inordinate manner. Nevertheless, blood sugar levels can be … Continue reading

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Correlation between periodontal disease and delayed pregnancy confirmed

None of us can ever imagine a correlation between a slightly compromised periodontal state and onset of trimesters. At the recent meet of European Society of Human Reproduction it was stated by concerned researchers that poor oral health can be … Continue reading

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How unhealthy can Diet Soft Drinks be?

Though young and energetic fitness freaks might look forward to a fabulous figure with diet soft drinks, they surely can’t look forward to a healthier body with them. Diet soft drinks contain the artificial sweetener named Aspartame which gives an … Continue reading

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Anti-rheumatic medications lessen the incidence of diabetes

Studies performed on arthritis and psoriasis patients reveal that anti-rheumatic drugs are capable of majorly lowering the risk of diabetes. These drugs trigger the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and therefore improve the metabolism of insulin and glucose in the … Continue reading

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What is more Life-threatening – Gum disease or Diabetes?

Well the answer would be gum disease! A recent research indicates that gum or periodontal disease exposes a person to the major risk of heart attack/stroke. Gum disease causes the health-deteriorating gum bacteria to make their way to the valves … Continue reading

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Has Weight Loss anything to do Memory Power?

It sure has! According to a recent study performed at the Kent State University’s Department of Psychology, states that weight loss can actually give way to an improved memory condition. Irrespective of the method adopted for weight loss, our brain … Continue reading

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Wrist Test computes the chances of development of Diabetes in Kids

Wrist Test is an advanced and simplified test that can estimate the insulin levels of a child’s body. This test is based on the correlation that exists between the child’s wrist circumference and insulin resistance. In fact, the researchers have … Continue reading

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Does alcohol help kidney patients?

Sure it does, but when consumed in moderate amounts. A study performed on the subjects who underwent a kidney transplant showed that patients who abstained from consuming alcohol were more liable to develop diabetes than the moderate alcohol drinkers. The … Continue reading

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