A new study finds that the likelihood of diabetes remission following bariatric surgery increases with greater weight loss up to 20% of body weight, but …
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Type 2 Diabetes Remission Possibly More Common Than Previously Suspected
About one in 20 people with type 2 diabetes appeared to experience remission of the condition at a given time, according to a new study… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes Remission Possibly More Common Than Previously Suspected”
Fosamax: Can an Osteoporosis Drug Prevent Diabetes?
According to a new report from researchers in Denmark, Fosamax just might prevent users from developing type 2 diabetes… Read More “Fosamax: Can an Osteoporosis Drug Prevent Diabetes?”
Taking Breaks From Sitting Improves Glucose Measures in Adults With Obesity
Getting up frequently to move for a few minutes led to improved glucose levels in sedentary adults with obesity… Read More “Taking Breaks From Sitting Improves Glucose Measures in Adults With Obesity”
Getting Dietary Fat From Plants May Reduce Stroke Risk
In a new study, people who got more of the fat in their diet from plants sources were less likely to have a stroke than those who got their fat from animal sources… Read More “Getting Dietary Fat From Plants May Reduce Stroke Risk”
Hormone Therapy for Menopause Not Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
The risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease doesn’t appear linked to hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women, according to a new study… Read More “Hormone Therapy for Menopause Not Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk”
Pills to Treat COVID-19 Not a Substitute for Vaccines, Experts Say
While new drugs appear highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death from the viral infection, there are limits to their benefits, according to health experts… Read More “Pills to Treat COVID-19 Not a Substitute for Vaccines, Experts Say”
Higher Bone Density Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Women
Women with greater bone density were less likely to experience cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study… Read More “Higher Bone Density Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Women”
Inflammatory Foods Linked to Dementia
People who ate the least of foods that limit inflammation had a greater risk for dementia, according to a new study… Read More “Inflammatory Foods Linked to Dementia”
Vitamin D and Fish Oil Reduce Autoimmune Disease Risk in Older Adults
These two supplements, taken together, reduced the risk for autoimmune diseases over five years in a group of thousands of older adults… Read More “Vitamin D and Fish Oil Reduce Autoimmune Disease Risk in Older Adults”
