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Sweet nanotech batteries
Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, mp3 players, and mobile phones. Research to be published in the Inderscience publication - International Journal of Nanomanufacturing - demonstrates that carbon nanotubes can prevent such batteries from losing their charge capacity... view more... (2008-04-11)
Unexpected function for a key regulator of blood glucose levels
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies then reported their discovery of a key cellular switch that instructs the liver to produce more glucose when blood sugar levels run low. view more (2005-11-10)
Omega-3 fatty acids appear to impact AMD progression
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the benefits appear to depend on the stage of disease and whether certain supplements are taken. view more (2009-06-18)
Diabetic hearts make unhealthy switch to high-fat diet
The high-fat "diet" that diabetic heart muscle consumes helps make cardiovascular disease the most common killer of diabetic patients, according to a study done at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. view more (2006-02-06)
Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
If you enjoy a glass of 100% juice as part of your daily routine, chances are you also have fewer risk factors for several chronic diseases when compared to your non juice-drinking peers. view more (2009-04-22)
Gene Therapy Could Save Kids From a Lifetime of Eating Cornstarch
A gene therapy treatment that restores a missing liver enzyme in test animals could provide a cure for a rare metabolic disorder in humans, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. view more (2008-03-13)
Kaiser Permanente study finds diabetes doubling before motherhood
Diabetes before motherhood more than doubled in six years among teenage and adult women. view more (2008-04-28)
Poor sleep quality leads to poorer prognosis after stroke
Stroke victims tend to do worse if they also have diagnosed or undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea prior to having the stroke. view more (2009-04-29)
Bone marrow cells can heal nerves in diabetes model
Transplanting cells that replenish blood vessels can also restore nerve function in an animal model of diabetic neuropathy, Emory researchers have found. view more (2009-02-05)
AAP supports the IDF guideline on oral health for people with diabetes
New clinical guidelines released by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes. view more (2009-11-04)
Blood sugar's manufacture limited by building blocks' supply
Researchers have discovered a factor that controls blood sugar's manufacture in a novel way: by limiting the supply of its building blocks. The findings are reported in the April issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, published by Cell Press. view more (2007-04-04)
How meningitis bacteria attack the brain
A specific protein on the surface of a common bacterial pathogen allows the bacteria to leave the bloodstream and enter the brain, initiating the deadly infection known as meningitis. view more (2009-08-19)
Markers of brain cell development may help success of stem cell transplants
Four sugar-coated faces made by stem cells as they differentiate into brain cells during development have been identified by scientists. view more (2005-09-07)
Common rheumatoid arthritis treatment shows potential for diabetes prevention
Far fewer rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) went on to develop diabetes compared to those who never took the drug. view more (2007-07-11)
Spun-sugar fibers spawn sweet technique for nerve repair
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique using spun-sugar filaments to create a scaffold of tiny synthetic tubes that might serve as conduits to regenerate nerves severed in accidents or blood vessels damaged by disease. view more (2009-02-27)
Study shows pine bark naturally reduces cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics
A new study published in the May 2008 (volume 8, issue 25) edition of the journal of Nutrition Research shows Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, reduces blood sugar in type II diabetes patients, allows people to lower their antihypertensive medication and improves... view more... (2008-05-29)
Increased sensitivity to nerve signals keeps diabetes at bay
Nerve signals relayed directly to the pancreas after eating a meal play a critical role in normal blood sugar control. view more (2006-06-07)
U of M researchers invent 'flashy' new process to turn soy oil, glucose into hydrogen
Anyone who's overheated vegetable oil or sweet syrup knows that neither oil nor sugar evaporates-oil smokes and turns brown, sugar turns black, and both leave a nasty film of carbon on the cookware. view more (2006-11-03)
Variety of foods -- the key for child nutrition
New research shows that most children have a diet that contains enough essential vitamins and minerals. view more (2008-09-25)
Tree Species Composition Influences Nitrogen Loss From Forests
Throughout the world, nitrogen compounds are released to the atmosphere from agricultural activities and combustion of fossil fuels. view more (2009-03-17)
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