Bacterial Burden Differs Between Diabetic & Non-Diabetic Patients
The bacteria involved in periodontitis is different between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative and Clinical…
Tag Archives: insulin resistance
Insulin Resistance May Boost Risk of Memory Loss
The fact that obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers is well known. A new study suggests that memory loss—and Alzheimer’s disease—should…
Bacteria Affect Glucose Levels in Non-Diabetics
In an ongoing study on the relationship between periodontal bacteria, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance, researchers have found that the presence of oral pathogens is…
Inadequate Sleep Linked to Insulin Resistance
Researchers have found a link between sleep deprivation and insulin resistance that might explain, at least partially, the link between sleep disorders and increased risk…
Insulin Resistance a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
A lot of progress has been made in recent months with regard to Alzheimer’s disease research—from a significant connection between heart disease and dementias to…
Pre-Diabetes Ups Cancer Risk 15%
People with pre-diabetes have a 15% increased risk of cancer, according to a study published in the journal Diabetologia. The study, which aimed to evaluate…
Book Recommendation: Beat the Heart Attack Gene
I’ve got a lot of books about healthcare in my home office, and I’ve read them all. Most collect dust on their shelves after I’ve…