Diabetes

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The Miraculous NASA Breakthrough That Could Save Millions Of Lives

9:00AM February 9, 2012 | Brent Rose

There are no hospitals in space. The closest E.R. is back on Earth, and astronauts can’t exactly jump in a cab to get there. So what happens if the sun burps out a massive blast of radiation while an astronaut is space-amblin’ by? More »


Science

Study: Nicotine Is Good For You

9:45AM January 11, 2012 | Kristen Philipkoski

Nicotine patches significantly improved attention and memory in older people suffering from mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. More »


Science

Slimmer Insulin Pumps Will Improve The Lives Of Diabetics

1:20AM November 18, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Insulin pumps can be an easier way to deal with type 1 diabetes, but only 20 to 30 per cent of people who rely on insulin use them because they’re usually not very discreet. The t:slim, however, looks as sleek as a smartphone, and even features a touchscreen UI so it’s easier to carry and less conspicuous to use in public. More »


Gadgets

Glooko Enlists The iPhone For Managing Your Diabetes

6:00AM November 11, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Maintaining a daily log of blood sugar levels is one of the most effective ways to deal with diabetes. And with Glooko’s logbook app and MeterSync cable, your iOS device can become an effective tool for spotting trends and managing the condition. More »


Science

How Your Brain Could Fix Your Diabetes

10:09AM October 7, 2011 | Kristen Philipkoski

No, I don’t mean by willing yourself to eat less sugar. Scientists in Japan have shown that implanting brain cells into a rat pancreas was a successful treatment for diabetes — rat diabetes. More »


Science

Too Many Antibiotics Are Making You Fat

9:00AM August 25, 2011 | Kristen Philipkoski

By age 18, most people have had up to 20 doses of antibiotics. And that might be making us fat. More »


Science

Yep, Diet Soft Drink Is Just As Bad For You

5:00PM July 6, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Oh noes, a study presented at the American Diabetes Conference suggests diet soft drink is as bad for you as the regular stuff. It can make you fat and put you at risk for diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Flipping fantastic. More »


Geek Out

America, This Is Just Too Much

2:20AM June 16, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Can’t…stop *wheeze* laughing…at…the…cruel *big breath* irony of it all. This is no Photoshop japery like that “Seriously McDonalds” viral; this is the real deal, spotted at an American KFC. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Flickr seals it. [SelfishGiving via Grist]


Science

Ecuadorian Genetic Mutants Are Immune To Cancer

2:00PM February 17, 2011 | Sam Biddle

A tiny, remote Ecuadorian village has had a rough lot, you might think. They’re dwarves, descended from a lineage of Portuguese and Spaniards, coerced into Christian conversion and then persecuted by the Inquisition. The upshot? They don’t get cancer. More »


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Researchers May Have Found A Potential Cure For Type 1 Diabetes

2:00PM February 6, 2011 | Casey Chan

Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical centre have found that suppressing a single hormone may eliminate the need for insulin injections and may make the condition completely asymptomatic. More »