Latest studies from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Yeshiva University have revealed that obesity and excess blood sugar can have a direct effect on increasing the risk of colorectal cancer. In order to get to these facts, more than 5000 women who had crossed menopausal stage were considered. Cancer of the colon and Read more
A new gene, tomosyn-2 that is known to have insulin inhibiting qualities, has been found. When obese mice were examined, it was found that this gene inhibits the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin is the enzyme that breaks down carbohydrate and fats in the food consumed. Lack of this enzyme causes diabetes. The Read more
Diabetes can be kept at bay by regular resistance training, according to latest findings. The risk of Type 2 diabetes was found to be largely reduced when people are within the range of healthy body weight. The study has found that people who are obese and overweight are more prone to contracting diabetes since their Read more
Proteins are beneficial for diabetics Increasing the levels of some types of proteins is known to prevent further damage to the immune system of an individual who is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The increased protein levels prevent the damage to pancreas that is caused by the condition. This also prevents the spread of the Read more