diabetes

Lack Of Sleep Linked To Gestational Diabetes

Pregnant mums, try to make sure you get enough sleep. Less than six hours a day has been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.

The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste

Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.

Is Alzheimer’s Disease The Diabetes Of The Brain?

The drug memantine blocks improves symptoms of both diabetes and Alzheimer's disease in mice by blocking a receptor called Kir6.2.

A Shocking Way To Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A rubber belt that gives patients a mild electrical stimulation and triggers the heat shock response has shown promising results in a clinical trial for type 2 diabetes.

50% Of Myanmar’s Population Has High Cholesterol

Unhealthy lifestyles have been blamed as hypertension and high cholesterol rates in Myanmar rise to worrying levels.

Low-Protein, High-Carb Diet Boosts ‘Longevity’ Hormone

Paleo or pale-no? Contrary to popular belief, scientists have found that low-protein and high-carb diets help stimulate a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits.

This Chip Can Detect Inflammation In Diabetics

Researchers in Singapore have developed a quick test to detect inflammation in diabetic patients.

Scientists Urge A Move Away From ‘Single-Nutrient Approach’

Instead of focusing on any one nutrient in isolation, scientists are suggesting nutritional geometry, which considers how mixtures of nutrients and other dietary components influence health and disease.

Researchers Identify Biomarkers For Chronic Kidney Disease

Even though present in trace amounts, D-amino acid levels in patients can be measured to provide prognostic information of chronic kidney disease.