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09/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More than a habit: The formerly obese have increased hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss

Severely obese individuals have more hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss, a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism discovered. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology who looked at the impact, both short- and long-term, of weight […]

08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists stunned: Diabetics can reduce their risk of cardiac disease by eating this type of banana

The bush banana (Uvaria chamae) might sort of look like the banana (Musa genus), but they are totally unrelated. The former is a wild climbing shrub from West Africa while the latter is technically a berry plant. A recent Nigerian study suggested that eating bush bananas is a good way for people with diabetes to […]

08/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The bush banana displays remarkable hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities in diabetics

Phytonutrients in the bush banana (Uvaria chamae) can ameliorate the effects of diabetes mellitus. A Nigerian study demonstrated that natural phytochemicals in the fruit possessed anti-diabetic properties, making them potential candidates for future hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic drugs. The University of Lagos supported the study. Its findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Rats in […]

07/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Are you experiencing these easily-missed symptoms of diabetes? Watch out for these warning signs

If a patient has Type 1 diabetes, their pancreas can’t produce enough insulin. If they have pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes, their body can’t use insulin efficiently. Individuals with diabetes also have high blood sugar levels since their body can’t sufficiently move the energy they receive from food out of their bloodstream and into their cells. Sometimes, the […]

07/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

What you need to know before you begin a water-only fast

Water-only fasting is known to provide many health benefits. However, there is not much research on how safe it is. Therefore, researchers from the U.S. conducted a comprehensive review of the safety of water-only fasting. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the research group assessed the adverse events that happened […]

07/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists reveal that restricting eating to a 12-hour window prevents obesity

Australian researchers report that restricting yourself to eating within a 12-hour window can help you avoid obesity. In an article on Health Medicine Network, the researchers show the results of a mice model where animals on a high-fat diet gained less weight when they were only allowed to eat during half the day. Mice are […]

06/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Tea found to prevent fat storage in the liver, lower blood glucose

Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar, according to the study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and Université Paris […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain

Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]

06/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects

Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming bitter melon […]

06/10/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating breakfast regularly can help you stay slim

You’ve probably heard this phrase one too many times – how breakfast is “the most important meal of the day.” There’s some truth to the phrase, however, as researchers found that people who regularly eat breakfast are less likely to gain unwanted weight and have reduced risk of developing dangerous belly fat. Results from a study involving […]

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