Link Between Obesity And Insulin Resistance Explained

Although empirical studies have long confirmed a link between obesity and diabetes, doctors have not been sure what exactly caused that detrimental relationship. Now, researchers may have an answer. A study conducted at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia has demonstrated that fat tissue is a site of inflammatory cells that may

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Ear acupuncture used to decrease pain in pregnant women

Pregnancy can cause persistent back and pelvic pain for many women. But new research suggests targeting specific pressure points on the ears with acupuncture can bring many expectant mothers some relief. According to Reuters, researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine followed 159 pregnant women for two weeks. The women either had ear acupuncture,

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High triglyceride levels often go untreated, say scientists

High concentrations of blood fats are common in the U.S. population and many do not receive proper treatment for it, according to a new study. Scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed blood samples for 5,610 participants aged 20 or older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys between

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Asian Herb Extract May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Levels

Individuals who suffer from high blood sugar may soon have another natural way of improving their condition, as Chinese scientists have announced that an herbal extract may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers discovered that a natural compound called emodin, obtained from two herbal plants known as Rheum palmatum and Polygonum

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