A new study compared oxygen consumption — an indication of metabolism speed — between athletes who performed sprint intervals versus longer bouts of endurance exercise….
Read More »Americans Walking But Not Enough
More adults are walking these days, but many are still not walking long enough, far enough, or frequently enough to improve their health….
Read More »Brain Connectivity Altered in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes have reduced brain functional connectivity….
Read More »Curcumin Found to Curb Diabetes Risk
A new small clinical trial suggests that supplements containing curcumin, a compound in the curry spice turmeric, may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk….
Read More »Americans Underestimate Weight Gain
Even though the average adult weight rose in 2008-2009, most surveyed thought they’d dropped pounds….
Read More »Fifty Percent of Heart Patients Don’t Continue Their Meds
According to a new review of several studies, just half of people who are given a prescription to prevent heart disease continue to get their medications refilled over time….
Read More »Spray-On Skin Cells Heals Wounds Quickly
Spray-on skin cells significantly improved wound healing versus standard care in patients with venous leg ulcers….
Read More »Fiber-Added Foods May Not Curb Hunger
Fiber-enriched processed foods promise a healthier version of snacks, but they might not keep hunger at bay….
Read More »New Diabetes Model Delivers Better Healthcare
Using patient-reported outcomes, US clinicians could provide more cost-effective treatment options for patients with diabetes, through the new Southeast Minnesota Beacon Program diabetes model….
Read More »Efficacy of Sitagliptin Plus Metformin for Type 2 Patients
The results suggest that drug-naive type 2 diabetic patients with low beta-cell function would benefit the most from early initial combination therapy of sitagliptin and metformin….
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