metabolism

Cinnamon May Help Diabetics

...al studies, the spice appeared to increase glucose metabolism by about 20 times. While it is too soon to recommend the spice as a regular treatment for type 2 diabetes, patients can try adding 1/4-1 teaspoon of cinnamon to their food. The worst that will happen is it won't do any good and the best is that it wi...

Stress can make you overweight

... the University of Maryland, says that the slowing metabolism of people over 45 makes them more vulnerable to stress, which releases hormones that stimulate both appetite and the storage of fat. The approach of menopause puts women even more at risk due to waning sex hormones. Therefore people who near 40's...

Drug abuse leads to long standing changes in the brain

...er colleagues used PET scanning to measure glucose metabolism in the brains of the same group of methamphetamine abusers and in control subjects. Glucose metabolism is a measure of brain cell activity, and reduced glucose metabolism can be a very sensitive indicato...

Research of Ritalin

...and ADHD, after taking into account differences in metabolism between mice and humans. The researchers found Ritalin increased the activity of a gene called c-fos in the striatum, a part of the brain involved in movement and motivation. "These data do suggest that there are effects of Ritalin on cell function ...

Mutation connected to Osteoporosis

...iversity Medical School and the kidney and mineral metabolism center at Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, agreed the new research might pave the way for development of "designer drugs that really target this mutation." But Langman cautioned it is premature to suggest this new finding will quickly lead to ...

Tomato Sauce reduces Cancer Risk- Study

... free-radicals, which are chemicals created during metabolism that can damage the genetic structure of cells. Dietary questionnaires in the study included such food items as tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, pizza, watermelon and pink grapefruit, along with salsa, ketchup and other tomato-based condiments....

Causes of weakness in the aged

... likely to have inflammation, altered carbohydrate metabolism and increased blood clotting activity....

Acupuncture for cystitis in women

...n's problems arose from either overweight and slow metabolism or irritability of the bladder. These women did less well on acupuncture. The study suggests that acupuncture may work well for certain women with cystitis, so long as the characteristics of their problem are well diagnosed - by either conventional m...

A new male contraceptive

...k// as a male contraceptive because it affects the metabolism of sugar-fat compounds essential for male fertility. They tested their theory in an animal study involving mice. The mice were given doses of the drug that were 10-times lower than those used to treat Gaucher's. The drug effectively altered the mice'...

A Compilation of recent Diabetes Research articles

...en Hormone Replacement Therapy & lipid and glucose metabolism in diabetic and non-diabetic post menopausal women. Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted from 1988 to 1994, was used. 2,790 post menopausal women aged 42-75 years underwent an oral glucose tolerance test, ha...

Exercise helps people with cramping leg pain

... minutes longer as this appears to increase muscle metabolism and endothelial function, though not beneficial in increasing blood flow to the limbs. br>...

Caffeine is not the only culprit in coffee!

...to the brewed coffee. The authors suggest that the metabolism of one of these substances may slow down the body's ability to clear homocysteine from the bloodstream. The researchers concluded that though this finding may make caffeine less villainous, it is still advisable for coffee lovers to stick to moderat...

Obesity risk can be reduced by eating breakfast regularly

... effect on appetite, insulin resistance and energy metabolism as filling the stomach in the morning might help people control their hunger throughout the day so they might be less likely to overeat in the morning or at lunch. There could also be a hormonal link to these effects as insulin controls blood sugar a...

Older women's heart health depends on location of fat

...eral and less central fat had the best blood sugar metabolism suggesting that peripheral fat had a protective role and behaved differently from central fat....

Good carb, bad carb? Experts debate.

...s too much fast-burning food that plays havoc with metabolism by quickly raising blood sugar levels. All of that starch at the base of the food pyramid has had the unintended effect of making us ravenous. "It's almost unethical to tell people to eat a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet with no regard to glycemic ...

Black tea said to lower cholesterol

...effect tea has on blood glucose levels, the body's metabolism and cancer....

Bone Marrow Cells Help Heart Attack Patients

...jection increased cardiac function, blood flow and metabolism in the damaged zone." Dr. Stauer concludes, "If a prospective, randomized, multi-center study confirms these encouraging results, a new therapy for heart attacks could be in reach."...

Brain Scans Help Predict Alzheimer's Disease

...ever, recent research suggests Alzheimer's affects metabolism of glucose in the brain, and PET scans are capable of detecting this effect. That might make PET scans useful in uncovering early disease. Researchers from UCLA began screening patients who reported mild cognitive problems with PET in the early 1990...

Methamphetamine Users Found To Suffer From Mood Disorders

...f brain function. Researchers measured the glucose metabolism in seven areas of the brain, which are known to regulate emotion, motivation and behavior. Results of the study show methamphetamine users had abnormal activity in regions of the brain that are linked to mood. Healthy people did not have these brai...

Anger Could Be Linked To Weight Gain

...ecretion of cortisol triggers fat and carbohydrate metabolism for energy, as well as stimulating the release of insulin and heightening appetite. In addition to weight gain, high levels of cortisol can also impair learning, memory and sleeping patterns in teens. However researchers suggests further examinatio...

Homocysteine The Cause Of Depression In Patients With Parkinson's

...y at risk for high homocysteine levels because the metabolism // of levodopa, a drug commonly used to treat the disease, produces the amino acid. New research has shown that patients with Parkinson’s disease who have high levels of homocysteine are more likely to be depressed and have worse cognitive functioni...

Mixing Ginseng and Blood Thinners Might Be Dangerous

...h significant health problems. Hence they say that metabolism of ginseng and warfarin may differ between their study group and actual patients....

Women With Diabetes At Increased Risk Of Developing Cognitive Impairment

... early diagnosis and treatment of abnormal glucose metabolism and their effects on cognitive impairment to combat the problem....

Evaluating The Benefits Of A Low – carb Diet

Low-carb diets do a better job of keeping metabolism on track when people are trying to lose weight, //...ruits and nuts. Blood sugar rises more slowly, and metabolism remains more normal. Specialists say that conventional weight-loss diets usually don’t work for mor...

Sleeping Less May be related to Weight Gain

...rs could help reduce obesity's negative effects on metabolism and health. In commenting on a second article appearing in the same issue of the Archives, Bass and Turek note that even school age American children are not obtaining enough sleep and that sleep loss during the formative years of life could be putti...

Understanding The Link Between Movement And Metabolism

... activity thermogenesis , creates a more effective metabolism than standard organized exercise. Researchers say ... chemical difference in the brain. People with low metabolism have low NEAT, which means they have a biological need to sit more. In conclusion researchers say ,...

Understanding Gene Profiles Could Help Cure A Resistant Form Of Leukemia In Kids

...tion, proliferation and development as well as the metabolism of proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates. Studies in the past have identified only three of the 124 genes to be linked with ALL resistance. Thus researchers say the genes uncovered in their recent study point to new targets for future chemothera...

Metabolic problems related to clogged arteries

...established the first direct association of faulty metabolism with clogged arteries// and blood pressure, drawing parallels from an animal study. Atherosclerosis or clogged arteries happens in the process where fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium etc are deposited on the inner linin...

Genetics linked to leukemia treatment success rate in children

... gene codes for enzymes, which are involved in the metabolism and reaction to chemotherapy drugs used in treating cancer. The results had showed that for children in the lower risk group, having TYMS 3/3 genotype may be a risk factor for the disease. For the children in the high-risk group, GSTM1 non-null geno...

People with low birth weight may help themselves in diabetes

...s affects the population in terms of affecting the metabolism of blood glucose and impaired function of the insulin that helps in controlling the blood sugar levels. The main risk factors for diabetes are obesity, physical inactivity, genetic influence and age related factors. Recent studies have shown that low...

Chronic kidney disease has genetical origins

...orrect fluid and waste balance that is part of the metabolism practice. This leads to accumulation of wastes in the body that can lead to toxicity of the body. Chronic kidney disease can become a lifelong or fatal condition, if is not managed effectively. Researchers of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...

Reason for diabetes drug causing edema discovered

...that helps the body to use the insulin to increase metabolism and control blood glucose levels. The research re...ich plays an important role in deciding the sodium metabolism in the body. Imbalance in sodium retention is one of the causes suspected by the scientists in causi...

Developmental Origins of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

...rowth is more likely to have problems with insulin metabolism in later life due to an underlying metabolic problem. In women this problem appears to be associated with PCOS, and is most evident where there is a constellation of symptoms of increasing severity. Hence, I suspect there are at least two pathways th...

Arsenic poisoning reactions can be traced to genes

...Researchers found that three genes are involved in metabolism of arsenic in the body. The research also showed that children with a mutation of the gene variety CYT19 react to arsenic in a different manner than the adults. The results of the research can be important as arsenic is often used as a drug to treat...

Burning energy and its impact on health during exercise can be of genetic origin

...repared measurements of insulin action and glucose metabolism at the start of the program and then again after it were done. The results had shown that insulin sensitivity of the participants has improved but the results were dependent on the families they belong to. Reference: Diabetologia, June 2005...

Metabolism cycle of Kala-Azar parasite revealed

...their metabolism// and growth different from human metabolism which requires glucose. Associate Professor Malc...nd to utilize sugar mannose in the blood for their metabolism and growth and it was found that it does not use glucose for its metabolism which is used by us. So,...

Studies On Hearing Loss Discovers New Causes

...s affects the population in terms of affecting the metabolism of blood glucose and impaired function of the insulin that helps in controlling the blood sugar levels. The main risk factors for diabetes are obesity, physical inactivity, genetic influence and age related factors. Recent studies have shown that low...

Fasting, Feasting Your Way To Health

...mall meals during the course of a day. "Our basic metabolism was set up when we were hunter-gatherers," he told The Times. "The pattern would have been a mixture of feast and famine. Maybe we would go several days without food, and then splurge when a supply was found. We not only get much less exercise than...

Choice Of Treatment Increases Risk Of Death In Kidney Disease

...orrect fluid and waste balance that is part of the metabolism practice. This leads to accumulation of wastes in the body that can lead to toxicity of the body. Chronic kidney disease can become a lifelong or fatal condition, is not managed effectively. For more information read: http://www.medindia.net/pati...

Geriatric Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease May Not Be Treated Properly

...orrect fluid and waste balance that is part of the metabolism practice. This leads to accumulation of wastes in the body that can lead to toxicity of the body. Chronic kidney disease can become a lifelong or fatal condition, is not managed effectively....

Stress relief for Diabetics

... which can be hard on the body. Stress affects the metabolism in different levels. Here are some steps diabetics can take to reduce impact of stress, and it's probably good advice for all of us. Valerie Honaker, a medical sales rep, found that appointments and deadlines can be stressful. She says that in the s...

Glucose may support in Cardiac Arrest

... the research. When heart muscle is damaged, the metabolism in the heart increases and the cells need a lot more glucose, their main fuel, to stay alive. The infusion includes insulin, which is needed to transport the glucose into the cell. However, insulin also causes a flux of potassium into cells, which de...

Ranbaxy opens Drug discovery centre in Gurgaon

...logy, molecular technologies, infectious diseases, metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Dr Brian Tempest, CEO & Managing director of Ranbaxy said, “We believe that R&D is one of our key competitive strengths and the addition of this facility further enhances oru capabilities in the area of drug discovery and devel...

The Link Between Caffeine Drinks And Obesity

...ickly converted to fat. Coffee's impact on sugar metabolism is currently unclear but the beverage has been linked to a reduced risk of diabetes but it is not yet known whether this is down to the caffeine content or other compounds in coffee. Thus researchers conclude saying that the study is limited by it...

Aspirin Might Counter Side Effects of Cox-2 Painkillers

...ndings of the research which was published in Cell metabolism has shown that the painkillers like Vioxx are strong Cox-2 inhibitors which interferes with the chemical pathways that causes pain. vThough Cox-2 inhibitors have good effect in reducing pain, they may cause high blood pressure and severe cardiovasc...

Chest Pain Can Be Identified By New Tracer Chemical 30 Hours After Pain Relief

...here is a representation of the reduced fatty acid metabolism that aids diagnosis. The radioactive tracer evaluated for this study, known by the brand name Zemiva, links a fatty acid to a radioisotope which is injected in the patient. The researchers used a technique called SPECT (Single Photon Emission Comput...

Alcohol Consumption A Threat To Colorectal Tumours

...for health as it induces lot of alterations in the metabolism of the body. Drinking beer and alcohol increases the risk of colorectal tumours, while drinking in moderation lowers the risk, according to a study. // The study was conducted by Joseph C. Anderson, M.D. and colleagues at Stony Brook University, S...

Fruits and vegetables found to interact with drugs in a dangerous way

...f the CYP3A4 enzymes, that are responsible for the metabolism of more than 60 percent of orally administered drugs. Drugs that have been known to interact with grapefruit include anti-infectives, anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular agents, central nervous system agents, estrogens, gastrointestinal agents,...

Sunlight For Healthy Gums And Teeth

...e vital to the system in that it regulates calcium metabolism in the body. Even if adequate amounts of calcium are present in the body, Vitamin D is essential to maintain the balance of the mineral in bones as well as blood. Without Vitamin D, the chances of developing inflammatory disease in the gums increase ...

The ideal composition of intravenous lipid emulsion

...as insulin insensitivity is a major feature in the metabolism of severely ill patients. Previous studies have indicated that the use of lipid emulsions in clinical nutrition is not without limitations, but the inclusion of ù-3 fatty acids and fats rich in MUFAs and anti-oxidants in intravenous nutrition may suc...

Carnitine deficiency in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes

...act on long-term complications. In diabetes, the metabolism of carbohydrate and fat is abnormal and an association between the proper metabolic control and the development of complications is widely recognized. Decreased plasma carnitine levels have already been reported in patients with type 2 diabetes and a...

The 'Mad Cow' Disease And Protein

...hat the PrPC is a protein involved in the neuronal metabolism of calcium. Moreover, the existence of neurones without PrPC and surrounded by perineuronal nests breaks with the hypothesis, to date, that the disappearance of such nests – a special form of extracellular matrix – is a primary event in the course of...

Prostate Cancer Preventable By Vitamin D Analogs

...uce parathyroid hormone levels, which regulate the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. The study of the transgenic adenocarcinoma of mouse prostate (TRAMP) model, which develops prostate cancer as the mice age, found that both calcitriol and QW slowed the progression of prostate cancer after 14 weeks of tre...

Another Feather In The Garlic Cap: Helpful In Avoiding Breast Cancer

...in Tallahassee hypothesized that PhIP enhances the metabolism of the enzymes linked to carcinogenesis. They further suggested that the diallyl sulfide derived from garlic might counter this activity. "We treated human breast epithelial cells with equal amounts of PhIP and DAS separately, and the two together,...

Heart damage a consequence of Atkins’ Die

...balanced diets are a major insult on their bodies' metabolism and as this study indicates, may have direct effect son their hearts." The Atkins’ diet is known to include high fat, which draws criticism from many who believe that use of a high fat diet by itself may pose a health risk. Source: American Heart A...

Diet Effective In Curing Diabetes

...nds, called polyphenolic polymers, increased sugar metabolism in rodent fat cells 20-fold. The study was conducted by the USDA's Richard A. Anderson, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of California in Santa Barbara. In a related finding published in another journal (Diabetes Care), members of Anderson...

HIV kids helped by zinc -study

...ith HIV. Zinc is an essential mineral required for metabolism and function of the cell, though the virus can also utilize the zinc for its replication, zinc is more useful to the children’s in combating HIV infection as it boosts the human immune system and also provides mineral supplements to the infected chil...

Tendency To Smoke and Get Addicted Could Run In Families!

...d to decrease the level of enzymes involved in the metabolism of nicotine, more specifically found to account for slow processing of nicotine in the body. As a consequence of this effect, the brain is quickly exposed to high concentrations of nicotine. This gives the smoker a feeling of pleasure that might even...

Alzheimer's a new type of diabetes: Study

... shown that reduced glucose utilization and energy metabolism occur early in the course of Alzheimer's disease (...impaired cognition. Glucose utilization and energy metabolism are regulated by insulin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), and correspondingly, studies have...

Leptin Injections Maintain Loss In Body Weight

...h shed light on the complex pathway that regulates metabolism and deposit fat. It is very difficult to lose weig...ere done with different hormones related to hunger metabolism and weight (neuropeptide Y and ghrelin) but the results were not favorable to humans. A group of te...