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Court Curtails Stem Cell Research

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A federal court decision has blocked a White House policy allowing more embryonic stem cell research, a change that research advocates say will postpone long-awaited breakthroughs. (more…)

Raised Glucose Fosters Infections

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Unhealthy glucose levels in diabetics can severely inhibit defenses against bacterial and fungal infections, new research shows. (more…)

No Need for Meds After Bariatric Surgery: Study

Monday, August 23rd, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A new study shows diabetics undergoing bariatric surgery typically no longer need to take insulin and other medications controlling blood sugar (more…)

Green Leafy Vegetables Pack Anti-Diabetes Punch

Monday, August 23rd, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Green leafy vegetables appear to reduce dramatically the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, more so than vegetables and fruits generally (more…)

Nanotech Research Yield Type 1 Vaccine

Friday, August 20th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Researchers at the University of Calgary say they have developed a nanoparticle vaccine for type 1 diabetes. (more…)

Chinese Herbs May Sow Type 2 Treatment

Friday, August 20th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Chinese herbs have proven successful in treating type 2 diabetes. (more…)

Evolution Actually Fostering Type 1: Study

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Human evolution seems to be paradoxically increasing the susceptibility to type 1 diabetes, new research concludes. (more…)

Protein Therapy Could Be Cure for Peripheral Numbness

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

New research finds that a common “chaperone” protein could lead to a cure for the loss of feeling in diabetics’ limbs. (more…)

Brain Surgery Bolsters Diabetic Defenses

Friday, August 13th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A brain surgery procedure appears to help fight type 2 diabetes, new research shows. (more…)

Hardy Beta Cells Raise Type 1 Treatment Hopes

Friday, August 13th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

New research shows insulin-producing pancreatic cells survive for decades in some type 1 diabetics, though the disease wages a continually assault on them. (more…)