A fat gene has been identified that appears to protect against diabetes. The discovery suggests that, contrary to popular belief, fatty adipose tissue can benefit the body’s metabolism. Research showed how the gene, ChREBP, resists diabetes by converting glucose sugar into fatty acids. It also boosts sensitivity to insulin, the vital hormone that regulates blood [...]
Archives: 01 April 2012
April 1, 2012
April 1, 2012
Epigenetic changes in twins of dieting mothers increases risk of obesity and diabetes
ScienceDaily (Apr. 1, 2012) If you’re expecting, this might make you feel a little better about reaching for that pint of ice cream: New research published online in the FASEB Journal suggests that twins, and babies of mothers who diet around the time of conception and in early pregnancy, may have an increased risk [...]
April 1, 2012
Sector Snap: Obesity drug companies
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Vivus Inc. rose and Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. dropped Friday after a Food and Drug Administration panel wrapped up two days of discussions on obesity drugs. The FDA‘s advisory panel discussed the heart risks of obesity drugs Wednesday and Thursday as the agency continues to monitor development of weight loss [...]
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