by Fitness Connectors | Sep 15, 2020 | News
August 28, 2020 Source: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University Summary: A study of pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. Share: FULL...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 15, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response to COVID-19 infection that makes it difficult to fight off the virus, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society’s journal, Endocrinology. Obesity not only leads to problems...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 15, 2020 | News
September 8, 2020 Source: Diabetologia Summary: A new study identifies insomnia as a risk factor associated with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study identifies 34 risk factors that are thought to increase (19) or decrease risk (15), as well...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 14, 2020 | News
September 10, 2020 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for obesity and high blood pressure, according to researchers. Share: FULL STORY Children born to...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 14, 2020 | News
September 9, 2020 Source: American Heart Association Summary: In a large study of adults with Type 2 diabetes, moderate drinking (defined as eight or more alcoholic beverages a week) was associated with a 60% or higher increased risk of high blood pressure. The...
