obesity

Study suggests probiotics could prevent obesity and insulin resistance

Posted in Science on 27th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

A pill that prevents obesity (even with a high-fat diet) could be on the horizon.

One injection stops diabetes in its tracks:

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Treatment reverses symptoms of type 2 diabetes in mice without side effects.

More weight loss operations for diabetes

Posted in Medicine on 12th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

An expansion of weight loss surgery in England is being proposed to tackle an epidemic of type 2 diabetes.

Sugar May Harm Brain Health

Posted in Medicine on 9th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

High levels of blood glucose are linked to memory impairments.

Genetically Altered Bacteria Prevent Mice From Getting Fat

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

The microbes appear to live in the gut and prevent obesity for up to four weeks.