Published: Dec 2, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Having type 2 diabetes in middle age was tied to cognitive decline later in life, researchers found. Having type 2 diabetes in middle age was tied to cognitive decline later in life, researchers found. In an analysis of data from the ARIC […]
A new chapter in the bisphenol A story: bisphenol S and bisphenol F are not safe alternatives to this compound Soria Eladak, M.Sc., Published Online: December 01, 2014 Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely studied typical endocrine-disrupting chemical, and one of the major new issues is the safe replacement of this commonly used compound. Bisphenol […]
Effect of the natural sweetener, steviol glycoside, on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 11/26/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Onakpoya IJ, et al. – The objective of this systematic review was to critically appraise and evaluate the evidence for effectiveness of steviol glycosides […]
November 25, 2014 The New England Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this registry-based observational study of a Swedish population of patients with type 1 diabetes (N = 33,915) determined the excess risk for death according to level of glycemic control. After a mean follow-up of 8 years, 8% of patients with diabetes […]
Life-Changing ‘Pivot Point’ He Has Kept Hidden From Almost Everyone for Five Years Nov. 10, 2014 7:45pm Erica Ritz Story Source Glenn Beck on Monday revealed the true extent of his health issues, saying he can no longer keep what has happened a secret from his friends, his staff or audience, whom he considers to be […]
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Nov;52(9):822-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100. Epub 2014 Aug 12. Sidika Sinem Soydan PMID: 25124832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100 Abstract The prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is higher among women than men (ratio 3:1 -9:1). Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, which is characterised by chronic low-grade inflammation and excess […]
Many Americans, including some vegetarians, still consume substantial amounts of dairy products—and government policies still promote them—despite scientific evidence that questions their health benefits and indicates their potential health risks. Bone Health Calcium is an important mineral that helps to keep bones strong. Our bones are constantly remodeling, meaning the body takes small amounts of […]
Medscape Medical News from the: American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2014 Annual Meeting High BPA Levels in Men Reduces IVF Pregnancy Rates Kate Johnson November 05, 2014 HONOLULU — In vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy rates are lower when the man has been exposed to high levels of the environmental pollutant bisphenol A (BPA), according to new […]
Effects of intensive glycaemic control on ischaemic heart disease: analysis of data from the randomised, controlled ACCORD trial Prof Hertzel C Gerstein MD The Lancet, Volume 384, Issue 9958, Pages 1936 – 1941, 29 November 2014 Summary Background Hyperglycaemia could substantially increase the risk of ischaemic heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. We […]
International Journal of Women’s Health, 12/28/2014 Clinical Article Parashar R, et al. – This study was done to understand the association of hormonal fluctuation in menstruation and stress with common migraine. Migraine, particularly without aura, in women is mainly associated with stress–related anxiety or depression, and are more susceptible to stress in the premenstrual period. Methods A […]
RESEARCH · October 21, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This multinational prospective case-cohort study examined the relationship between smoking and incident type 2 diabetes. The hazard ratios of type 2 diabetes among men were 1.40 for former smokers and 1.43 for current smokers, irrespective of age, education, center, physical activity, and ingestion of alcohol, coffee, and meat. […]
By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, at the ASRM conference in Hawaii 5:00AM BST 20 Oct 2014 A diet rich in fruit and vegetables may harm fertility, say researchers at Loma Linda University Medical School Vegetarians and vegans may be harming their chance of having children after a study found that men who do not eat […]
Published: Oct 13, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today A European Medicines Agency (EMA) review committee has concluded that there’s no consistent evidence that testosterone increases the risk of heart problems in men with hypogonadism. The agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) said the drug’s benefits outweigh its risks but warned that it […]
Becky McCall October 06, 2014 VIENNA — Eggs do not have an adverse effect on lipid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study indicates. Researchers also found that an egg-rich diet for 3 months was associated with better appetite control and may provide greater satiety. “These findings suggest that a high egg diet can […]
Published: Oct 2, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, Story Source: MedPage Today Action Points Note that this U.K. population-based study documented an independent association between gout and subsequent development of diabetes. Be aware that several important potential confounders, such as family history and diet, were not able to be included in the analysis. […]
Published: Sep 30, 2014 Story Source Download Complimentary Source PDF By John Gever, Managing Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Physical activity appears to have an overall protective effect on type 2 diabetes. Note, however, that this relationship is attenuated in patients at high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes. Individuals with a relatively large […]
REVIEW · October 01, 2014 Story Source Interventions to Prevent Development of Diabetes REVIEW · October 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This review discusses the importance of early recognition of prediabetes and early diabetes. The authors recommend early screening for prediabetes and early diabetes, perhaps with a glucose tolerance test similar to that used to test […]
Published: Sep 22, 2014 | Updated: Sep 23, 2014 Story Source By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Noncaloric artificial sweeteners appear to induce glucose intolerance. The mechanism appears to involve alteration of gut microbial metabolic pathways. Consumption of noncaloric artificial sweeteners appeared to induce glucose intolerance in both mice and humans by […]
Victor Bernet, Ana-Maria ChindrisDisclosures Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2012;7(3):247-249. ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Introduction The trend of using natural products has increased significantly in recent decades in the USA. A national health survey by the CDC in 2007 estimated that Americans spent US $34 billion on herbal supplements, chiropractic visits, meditation and other forms of complementary […]