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Pregabalin (Lyrica) was not effective in reducing neuropathic pain associated with HIV infection or diabetes in two separate trials, the drug’s manufacturer said. Pfizer has announced that the phase III HIV neuropathy study was stopped early, after an interim analysis found no benefit for the drug. The other phase III …

Researchers studied mice with type 2 diabetes to show how diabetes can have an impact on the hippocampus area causing memory loss, and why the consumption of caffeine can stop this loss. The scientists showed that the long-term consumption of caffeine reduced weight gain and high blood sugar levels, as …

A new study says that greater visibility of fruit increases their intake, but the same does not hold true for vegetables. Researchers tested a total of 96 college students by placing apple slices and carrot cuts in either clear or opaque bowls on a table at arm’s length or a …

Researchers have revealed a connection between an ingredient in aspirin and a protein that helps to regulate cell growth and metabolism that could lead to new treatments for cancer and type 2 diabetes.They found that salicylate can improve the working of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which is usually activated through …

Funding for Medicare will be exhausted in 2024, according to the annual report from the program’s trustees, but federal health officials note that the program would run dry eight years sooner if not for the Affordable Care Act. The good news is that the 2024 projection remains unchanged from last …

Data just out from the CDC show that only 13.4% of adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, according to data collected in 2009 and 2010. A decade earlier, 18.3% of American adults had high cholesterol. High cholesterol starts at 240 milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood. Having high …

A new study tested whether routine periodic fasting is associated with diabetes and showed more evidence for modest benefits derived from intermittent fasting. “Previously we discovered that routine periodic fasting was associated with a lower prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Other studies have shown that fasting increases longevity in …

A majority of young doctors feel pessimistic about the future of the U.S. healthcare system, with the new healthcare law cited as the main reason. Nearly half of the 500 doctors surveyed think the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s policy achievement, will have a negative effect on their practices, compared …

If you avoid breakfast, watch out, because scientists have found that men regularly skipping their morning meal are more likely to develop diabetes. The study discovered that missing out on food first thing in the morning increases a man’s chances of getting the disease by more than 20% compared to …

Misconception about one’s weight is an important barrier to weight loss in obese people, a new study has revealed. “This misperception is important because the first step in dealing with a weight problem is knowing that you have one,” Margarita Teran-Garcia, said. In physical exams, the height, weight, and BMI …