Analysis identifies potential new therapeutic targets
An international team that included scientists from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today reported it has identified six more genetic variants involved in type 2 diabetes, boosting to 16 the total number of genetic risk factors associated with increased risk of the disease. None of the genetic variants uncovered by the new study had previously been suspected of playing a role in type 2 diabetes. Intriguingly, the new variant most strongly associated with type 2 diabetes also was recently implicated in a very different condition: prostate cancer.
The unprecedented analysis, published today in the advance online edition of Nature Genetics, combined genetic data from more than 70,000 people. The work was carried out through the collaborative efforts of more than 90 researchers at more than 40 centers in Europe and North America.
“None of the genes we have found was previously on the radar screen of diabetes researchers,” said one of the paper’s senior authors, Mark McCarthy, M.D., of the University of Oxford in England. “Each of these genes, therefore, provides new clues to the processes that go wrong when diabetes develops, and each provides an opportunity for the generation of new approaches for treating or preventing this condition.” Continue reading ‘Major collaboration uncovers surprising new genetic clues to diabetes’
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Selenium, an antioxidant included in multivitamin tablets thought to have a possible protective effect against the development of type 2 diabetes, may actually increase the risk of developing the disease, an analysis by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shown.
Results of a randomized clinical trial using 200 micrograms of selenium alone showed that 55 percent more cases of type 2 diabetes developed among participants randomized to receive selenium than in those who received a placebo pill.
Results will appear in print in the August 2007 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine and were posted online on July 10.
Self-reported diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was a secondary endpoint in a clinical trial designed to test the benefit of selenium supplementation in prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer in areas in the Eastern U.S. where selenium levels are lower than the national average. Selenium is a trace mineral that is an essential component of proteins involved in antioxidant activity. Continue reading ‘Selenium supplements may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes’
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New research by Yale medical student identifies different factors for optimal short- versus long-term recovery.
The factors associated with poor short-term recovery from knee surgery appear to be different than those found to mar long-term outcome from the same surgery, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
“We found that women showed poorer short-term recovery than men in the first year following arthroscopic meniscal tear removal surgery, and people with osteoarthritis also did not do as well as others,” says principal investigator Peter Fabricant, BS, a medical student at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. “The factors associated with a poorer long-term outcome, such as larger tear size, greater amount of tissue removed, advanced patient age, and higher Body Mass Index, are not the same as those we can associate with short-term surgical recovery.” Continue reading ‘Women, Arthritis Sufferers have Poorer Short-Term Recovery from Arthroscopic Knee Surgery’
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Perhaps everybody will agree if I say everybody wants to stay young and beautiful. Well, pretty good guess I may say but that’s the truth. Everybody just hate aging and even seeing signs of it.
We resort to medications, treatment options and even cosmetics in order to combat and halt aging. Scientists today have identified a compound (resveratrol) that stimulates sirtuin a gene that promotes youthfullness, and inhibits the body’s predestination to aging and such compound is found in red wines and skins of grapes. More readings on voaNEWS.com.
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Reading on the news today, it shows that New York City could be the first State to radically ban the use of transfats in cooking and other food preparation activities.
It was shown that the consumption of trans fat may contribute to clogging of the arteries which results to various types cardiovascular diseases leading to heart attack.
Transfats are created through the addition of hydrogen to a vegetable oil. This activity increases the possibility of producing more dangerous types of cholesterol that are hazardous to health.
NewsScientists has the news. Check it out.
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Perhaps sleeping at night may not be applicable for everyone due to varying work schedules, better yet, we would like to focus on the benefits of sleeping as a whole.
America may be one of the countries where sleeping is valued. The demands of everyday work and social commitments have taken toll on Americans’ sleeping habit. The following are just some of the reasons why getting the recommended hours of sleep has been hard to get.
• Work demands
• Shifting work schedules
• Existing sleeping problems
• Pathological Worrying, etc.
• Eating habits, etc.
While the above causes might not be the case for some people who are experiencing such condition, there will always be some people who will get susceptible to developing pathological sleeping problems.
The body can only endure much so following just simple recommendations below will put you out of this possible health danger.
• Follow regular sleeping patters, sleep and get up at the same time
of the night/day daily
• Do not do other stuff in bed other than sleeping and sex
• Eating lightly before sleeping will help you relax and fall asleep
• Keep room lighting at a level comfortable for sleeping (dim is
recommended)
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For most people, multivitamins are thought to only benefit children and those who frequently get sick. But the truth of the matter is, everyone needs multivitamins: no exceptions! Contrary to what others say, a well-balanced diet would not provide all the needed vitamins and minerals needed for a day.
The American Journal of Epidemiology provided writings about the long-term benefits of regular intake of multivitamins. The study offered a big proof of protection against colon cancer and other cancer illnesses of the digestive system.
Just this morning while taking my groceries I was able to speak to someone who happens to be a cancer survivor. During the course of the conversation, she mentioned that it was her poor eating habits and stressful career which brought her body more susceptible to developing cancer. Sad but true.
We can now see a big proof as to why diet and receiving complete nutrition, including multivitamins can save you from the devastating effects of cancer and other illnesses.
All in all, below are the ways to an effective eating lifestyle:
1. Reducing animal food product consumption, including fat
2. Eat healthy food stuffs like fruits and vegetables (especially, leafy ones)
3. Drinking fluids (potable water) and juices
4. Enough rest
5. Multivitamin Intake
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There has been a lot of questions that were raised after an initial intriguing observation was released regarding the effect of breast cancer among Black women in the United States.
It was revealed that black Americans are frequently more prone to complications. Moreover, tumors having drug resistance features were also observed to develop.
According to the head of the cancer research team at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, it shows that there are a lot of convincing clues that supports the direct relationship between race and the likelihood of one developing cancer in the future.
Another important fact is that most cancers which develops among black women turns out to be more aggressive and hard to cure (due to the presence of drug resistance tumors).
More detailed information is found at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre website.
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Cancer is just one of the horrors of today’s health. According to the latest records of the American Cancer Society, it shows that 27% of the cause of death in the United States is brought about by one type of cancer and people may develop any of its types during their lives. This alarming statistics cancer currently provides genuinely deserves immediate attention.
Being physically healthy does not guarantee you to be free from getting cancer but you should rather check on the type of lifestyle you live in order to make sure that you are not making yourself more susceptible to cancers. Below are lifestyles that kick you off from increasing individual cancer risk.
- Exercise and Avoiding Too Much Stress
- Avoiding Vices such as cigarette and tobacco smoking
- Eating highly nutritious food rich in fiber, vitamins and, minerals such as fruits and vegetables
- Taking Vitamin Supplements
- Taking Enough Rest
Also, regular checkups with cancer experts is just one of the things that you can do in order to reduce the possibility of acquiring cancer. WholeHealthMD lists more of this stuff so you may go check that out.
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I am a bit surprised by the news today regarding whitebread having a close association with cancer incidence among people who consumes them. The research is based on a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
The research also aims to promote the consumption of whole grains and vegetables in order to avoid the horrors of Kidney cancers (Renal Cell Carcinoma). Its surprising to know that most foodstuff that we regularly eat unknowingly jeopardizes our health.
In the study, it shows that among the 6000 recorded case of renal cell carcinoma, more than 80% of them were found out to have consumed more than 5 slices of whitebread a day while the remaining population were recorded to have approximately consumed 1 and a half slices per day. Moreover, the study confirms that the former are twice more likely to develop kidney cancer within their lifetime than those who consumes less.
More of this information can be found in this site
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Results are in and looks like the eye infection epidemic has been conquered since the US company Bausch & Lomb’s eye cleaning solution has been withheld from global shipment.
Last April, medical optics company Bausch & Lomb issued a worldwide recall of their contacts cleaning solution product ReNu after having linked to worldwide cases of fungal keratitis, a rare eye infection. Continue reading ‘You may have Purchased an Infected Contact Lens Cleaning Solution’
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Last 8th of August, Dermatology researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have released the analysis of various abnormalities caused by taking the Continue reading ‘Acne Drug Accutane Increases Cholesterol Levels’
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The Indians, among other Asians, and Latin Americans have been planting and nourishing themselves of natural insulin vegetables and glucose regulating food for a long time. Your diabetes medication is ready for pick-up at a Mexican store near you. Continue reading ‘Two Cheap Insulin Alternatives for Diabetes’
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