DON’T BLINL: Joseph Nazarian performs an eye test at Nazarian Optometrist, Wespoint, as part of a pilot program for diabetes and glaucoma. Picture: Isabella Lettini Eye patients in serious need of treatment are jumping the queue thanks to an innovative approach being trialled in Blacktown.
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The Telomere Effect
Might there be a unifying element to our biology and the health and longevity effects induced by our behaviors and environment ? Not a theory of everything but a way of tying together the complex parts of human lives and wellbeing that not only is heuristic but clearly points the way to having a longer and healthier life? That is what you will be treated to in The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer. This is no snake oil.
Every meal triggers inflammation that may protect us
London, Jan 22 – Every time we eat food, it may trigger an inflammatory response that acts as a protective mechanism to fight the bacteria consumed along with the food, a study has found. The findings showed that this inflammatory response, which acts as a protective mechanism, fails in overweight individuals leading to diabetes.
5 Drugs That Are Way Cheaper in Canada
A lot of the discussion related to curbing runaway drug prices in the United States has focused on the importation of drugs from neighboring Canada. But are drugs really less expensive there? Often, the answer is yes.
Type 1 diabetes patients show distinct signs of gut inflammation, study reveals
People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria-a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism . Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces little to no insulin.
MRIs might help guide preemies’ neurological care
There may be a way to boost the activity of a hormone linked to love and sex, British researchers report. There may be a way to boost the activity of a hormone linked to love and sex, British researchers report.
MRIs might help guide preemies’ neurological care
There may be a way to boost the activity of a hormone linked to love and sex, British researchers report. There may be a way to boost the activity of a hormone linked to love and sex, British researchers report.
Insecticides mimic melatonin, creating higher risk for diabetes
… with standard wet-laboratory experiments. It was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. Disruptions in human circadian rhythms are known to put people at higher risk …
Insecticides mimic melatonin, creating higher risk for diabetes
… with standard wet-laboratory experiments. It was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. Disruptions in human circadian rhythms are known to put people at higher risk …
Lawsuit says housing authority discriminated against family
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A federal lawsuit accuses a housing authority in northeastern Ohio of wrongly discriminating by denying a family housing on the basis of disability.Cleveland.com reports the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Youngstown filed the suit last week against the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority in Warren.A message seeking comment was … (more)
Lawsuit says housing authority discriminated against family
A federal lawsuit accuses a housing authority in northeastern Ohio of wrongly discriminating by denying a family housing on the basis of disability. Cleveland.com reports the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Youngstown filed the suit last week against the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority in Warren.
San Francisco biohackers are wearing implants made for diabetes in the pursuit of ‘human enhancement’
… with said they bought their CGMs from European vendors on eBay or got them under the table from friends working in health. Kevin Rose, the cofounder of Digg and a serial entrepreneur, was prescribed and wore a CGM for a brief time. Like Nootrobox’s …
San Francisco biohackers are wearing implants made for diabetes in the pursuit of ‘human enhancement’
… with said they bought their CGMs from European vendors on eBay or got them under the table from friends working in health. Kevin Rose, the cofounder of Digg and a serial entrepreneur, was prescribed and wore a CGM for a brief time. Like Nootrobox’s …
Obesity Claims For Youth Are Rising Dramatically
A patient takes a blood glucose test during an event aimed to help people with diabetes to cope with their illness at Saint Luka diagnostics medical center in Sofia, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov Youth insurance claims for obesity increased 154 percent between 2011 and 2014, according to a recent study from FAIR Health.
Every meal triggers inflammation
When we eat, we do not just take in nutrients – we also consume a significant quantity of bacteria. The body is faced with the challenge of simultaneously distributing the ingested glucose and fighting these bacteria.
Healthlead for web: Saved from a tiny, hidden tumour in nick of time
… to a lakh and a half for my treatment. I am doing well now and on the road to recovery,” Sushila said. Porecha is a health correspondent with dna. She is either seen hanging around at hospitals or chasing outbreaks of tuberculosis and swine flu …
Junk food, sugary drinks may invite higher taxes
… beverages and packaged food high on salt and saturated fats. T he proposal was made by the group of secretaries on health, sanitation and urban development in a recent meeting with PM Narendra Modi to discuss budget proposals, an official said. The …
Hoyek foundation is a Charitable organization
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOYEK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES Coral Springs – New nonprofit organization, Hoyek Foundation, announces official launch of their foundation, a foundation devoted to providing financial resources for people living with Type 1 Diabetes who are struggling to afford medications and treatments, as well as raising awareness for the cause with donating, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities. Hoyek Foundation is spreading awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and reducing the financial burden.
Michael T. van der Veen Named to National Trial Lawyers List of Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys
The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is pleased to announce that its founder, Michael T. van der Veen, was named to the National Trial Lawyers List of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys. The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is pleased to announce that its founder, Michael T. van der Veen, was named to the National Trial Lawyers List of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys.
Sheikha Moza attends symposium on Islet Cell Transplantation
… and life saving procedure used to treat severe Type 1 diabetes. H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, was also present at the symposium hosted under the sponsorship of Qatar Metabolic Institute, and organised by Hamad Medical …
How surgical weight loss is saving lives
Weight loss surgery is known to help people battling severe obesity lose weight, but it also saves lives by helping patients defeat diseases associated with obesity. Studies show that weight loss surgery helps resolve many weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heartburn and sleep apnea, said Dr. Hamilton S. Le, medical director of the INTEGRIS Weight Loss Center.
Healthy incentives: A new Highmark program motivates all parties
… the patients to take better care of themselves. If doctors also are evaluated on how often they inquire about mental health problems and addiction, the program will have the added potential of increasing access to mental health and substance abuse …
Health Claims On The Rise For Kids’ With Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity-Related Conditions
… that will be necessary to address this emerging situation,” said Robin Gelburd, president of the nonprofit Fair Health, a national clearing house for claims data that offers free medical cost comparison tools to consumers and sells data to insurers …
Cellect Receives Patent Notice of Allowance from US Patent &…
Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. , a developer of stem cells isolation technology, announces today that it has received a formal notice of allowance around a key method of treatment patent from the United States Patent & Trademark Office. The allowed claims relate to the engineering of regulatory immune cells with enhanced apoptotic activity to be used for immunomodulation for treating or preventing immune related disorders.
Joe’s Health Calendar
… include: Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Overview; Healthy Eating and Physical Activity; Diabetes Medications; and Heart Health and Diabetes. Registration is required. Phone (209) 944-8355 . Diabetes can be managed successfully. Let us walk with you on …
Things you didna t know were bad*Jan. 11, 2017, 10:11 PM Ast
The majority of women seem to be aware of the usual things that are dangerous to their female parts – like multiple sexual partners, sticking random items “up there,” and not getting regular pap smears. But, as a gynaecologist, I see a spectrum of other conditions and habits that many women have no clue are having a negative effect on their vaginal health.
How do higher deductibles impact care for chronic disease?
Out-of-pocket costs with high deductible health plans may discourage some poor and chronically ill patients from getting needed care, a U.S. study of diabetics suggests. Researchers examined data on about 12,000 people with diabetes who enrolled for one year in health insurance plans with annual deductibles of no more than $500, then switched for two years to plans with a deductible of at least $1,000.
Labradoodle who helps 5-year-old Bromley girl control her diabetes up for award
A Bromley Labradoodle is up for an award for ensuring a five-year-old girl is able to control her diabetes. Donna Williams, of Erickson Gardens, has nominated her dog Rosie as a thank you for looking after her five-year-old daughter Alessandra, who has suffered with type 1 diabetes since February last year.
NHS Trust wins contract for Bassetlaw diabetes screening
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Trust is to bring a vital diabetes screening service in-house after 13 years with an external provider. The trust has secured a contract with NHS England to take over diabetic eye screening for Bassetlaw patients starting in April.
Using technology to advance type 1 diabetes care among women during…
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally. Technology to improve care among individuals with diabetes is constantly being developed.
South Waco Community Center to host diabetes prevention, management program
The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department will host For Your Family, a diabetes prevention and management program by the American Diabetes Association, at the South Waco Community Center. The program will be held from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 11, 18, 25 and Feb. 1. Sessions will include a variety of health-related topics, healthy culinary demonstrations and interactive physical activities.
Low-calorie sweetener use in kids jumps 200%, study finds
The consumption of low-calorie sweeteners jumped a whopping 200% among children and 54% among adults from 1999 to 2012, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Tuesday. “We were somewhat surprised,” said Allison Sylvetsky, assistant professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, who was lead author of the study.
Circulating fatty acids ratio may help predict bariatric weight loss surgery outcome
… reversing type 2 diabetes in patients with only mild-to-moderate obesity. (HealthDay)-Gastric bypass surgery may save health care dollars down the road, a new study suggests. The findings were scheduled to be presented at ObesityWeek 2015, a meeting …
Learn to live healthier at the AMH Heart-Stroke Fair on February 2
… who listens to Dr. Noheria’s talk will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. Additionally, free health screenings will be offered, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, plus lung function tests. Screenings will be from …
Blood Glucose Device Global Market Segmentation and Major Players Analysis and Forecast to 2020
PUNE, INDIA, January 10, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Device Market is expected to cross over US$ 16 Billion by 2020 as incidence of diabetes is increasing dramatically. It is estimated that 642 Million people will develop the disease by 2040.
Sydney toddler becomes youngest child to receive blood from her own …
Toddler, 20 months, becomes youngest child in the world to receive blood from her own UMBILICAL CORD to stop diabetes – after it was stored to treat her sister for the same disease A Sydney toddler whose umbilical cord blood was stored to help treat her sister’s Type 1 diabetes has had it reinfused after showing signs of the disease herself. Lucy Hinchion, aged 20 months, on Friday became the youngest child in the world to receive her own cord blood to help prevent or delay the chronic condition’s onset, as part of a five-year study at The Children’s Hospital in Westmead.
Stabilization of endogenous Nrf2 by minocycline protects against…
While a plethora of studies support a therapeutic benefit of Nrf2 activation and ROS inhibition in diabetic nephropathy , the Nrf2 activator bardoxolone failed in clinical studies in type 2 diabetic patients due to cardiovascular side effects. Hence, alternative approaches to target Nrf2 are required.
Manage Your Pet’s Diabetes with Home Care
… disease is on the rise among dogs and cats. While a diagnosis of diabetes requires lifestyle changes and heightened health monitoring, your pet can still live a happy, healthy life when you work together with your veterinarian to provide proper …
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibition by Saxagliptin prevents…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor activation delays the progression of diabetic nephropathy in rodents. The NOD-like receptor 3 inflammasome plays an important role in DN.
News flash: why some refined carbs may be good for us
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Refined carbs aren’t exactly health heroes and are often accused of raising the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.