Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says
From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.... Read More...
Type 2 Diabetes
From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging
Islets of Langerhans in overnourished infant mice showed epigenetic profiles resembling those of much older mice.... Read More...
Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes
Ginkgo Biloba, a popular herbal supplement, may help in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The supplement had a promising effect on beta cells of Langerhans in rat models of the disease. Additionally, Ginkgo Biloba reduced oxidative stress associated with type 2 diabetes.... Read More...
Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes
Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. ... Read More...
An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away
Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.... Read More...
Gut bacteria’s connections to human health and disease
Study goes beyond evaluating the organisms in the microbiome, looking at the functions different bacteria may be performing.... Read More...
Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
Eating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.... Read More...
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Consumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.... Read More...
Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders
Researchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm
UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...