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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Insecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, synthetic chemicals found in some insecticides can bind to melatonin receptors, creating a higher risk for people to develop diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

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·January 12, 2017·5 min read

Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk

A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes

Autotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·November 23, 2016·5 min read

Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers

The stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X'ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·November 9, 2016·3 min read

Is Alzheimer’s Disease a Diabetic Disorder of the Brain?

Researchers have discovered a possible new treatment for Alzheimer's disease after noticing the way in which insulin signaling works in the brains and pancreas of diabetic patients.

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·October 10, 2016·4 min read

How the Stomach Talks to the Brain

A new study looks at how the digestive tract communicates with the brain and could help find new treatment options for obesity.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Biological Link Between Stress and Obesity

Researchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In Women

According to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Could Fish Oils or Aspirin Delay Dementia?

Researchers announce they are conducting a new study to find out if taking aspirin and omega 3 fish oils can improve memory and thinking skills, possibly delaying the onset of dementia.