New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes
Autotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans
A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.... Read More...
‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated Risks
A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.... Read More...
New Link Found Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers report a drug used to treat diabetes may be successful at treating Alzheimer's disease also.... Read More...
Mothers With Diabetes More Likely to Have Anti-Fetal Brain Autoantibodies
A new study reports women with diabetes were 3 times more likely to have anti-fetal autoantibodies, especially those whose children's autism fell on the severe end of the spectrum.... Read More...
Gray Matter Changes in Teens With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers report teens with type 2 diabetes have significant changes in total gray matter volume in the brain.... Read More...
Eye Study Underscores the Long Lasting Benefits of Controlling Diabetes
According to researchers, type 2 diabetes patients who intensively controlled their blood sugar levels during the ACCORD eye study cut their risk of diabetic retinopathy by up-to half in a long term follow up study.... Read More...
High Fat Diets Starve the Brain
Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.... Read More...
How Depression May Compound Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers report depression may compound the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with early warning signs of metabolic disease.... Read More...
Sleep On It! Gene Responsible For Sleep Deprivation and Metabolic Disorders Identified
Study reports translin works to modulate sleep in response to metabolic changes.... Read More...
Brown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in Check
Researchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.... Read More...
Loss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes Danger
A new study reports teen boys who experience a greater decline in slow wave sleep have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance than those who were able to maintain their sleep.... Read More...