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·May 5, 2017·6 min read

“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent

Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports.

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·November 18, 2022·4 min read

A Connection Between Diabetes Medications and Multiple Sclerosis

People over the age of 45 who use anti-hyperglycemic medications to control their Type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. However, those who are under 45 and take anti-hyperglycemic medications are at reduced risk of MS.

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·August 21, 2020·4 min read

A Gatekeeper Against Insulin Resistance in the Brain

Summary: In males, a genetic variant of DUSP8 can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by impairing the brain’s...

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·February 5, 2016·3 min read

A Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric Disorders

A new study reports DISC1, a gene that plays a role in some psychiatric illnesses, also influences the production of insulin creating pancreatic beta cells.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

A Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 15, 2024·5 min read

Adjusting Proteins Increases Ozempic’s Effectiveness

Adjusting melanocortin proteins in the brain enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs. By inhibiting MC3R or activating MC4R, mice showed increased sensitivity to these drugs, leading to more significant weight loss and reduced feeding without additional side effects.

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·July 28, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 10, 2013·3 min read

Alzheimer’s and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle

According to a new study, diabetic episodes of hypoglycemia may increase the risk of developing dementia, while having dimentia could increase the risk of experiencing low blood sugar levels.

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·April 16, 2018·8 min read

Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia

Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 10, 2023·6 min read

An Association Between Autism in Children and Cardiometabolic Diseases

As many as 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism, and those with ASD are at greater risk of obesity. Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, including dyslipidemia. Researchers say physicians should monitor children with ASD for signs of cardiometabolic disorders.

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·June 13, 2019·4 min read

An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.

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·November 16, 2017·13 min read

An Internal Fountain of Youth: Why These Amish Live Longer and Healthier

Researchers have identified a genetic mutation in an extended Amish family that allow them to live 10 percent longer and have 10 percent longer telomeres than other Amish kindred members who do not have the mutation. People with this mutation also have a lower diabetes risk and lower vascular aging, researchers note.