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Antibiotic resistance in food animals nearly tripled since 2000

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Bacteria, Diabetes, Food and Agriculture, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Microbes and More, Nutrition

Researchers report that the growing appetite for animal protein in low- to middle-income countries has resulted in a smorgasbord of antibiotic consumption for livestock that has nearly tripled the occurrence of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria between 2000 and 2018. The researchers found that antibiotic resistance in livestock was most widespread in China and India, with Brazil and Kenya emerging as new hotspots.

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Special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Birth Defects, Diabetes, Fertility, Gynecology, Hormone Disorders, Infant's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Triglycerides

If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, which increases the likelihood of diabetes, in male rat offspring.

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Researchers use game theory to successfully identify bacterial antibiotic resistance

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Bacteria, Diabetes, Educational Technology, Evolutionary Biology, Genes, Infectious Diseases, Microbes and More, video games

Researchers have developed a novel way to identify previously unrecognized antibiotic-resistance genes in bacteria.

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New capsule can orally deliver drugs that usually have to be injected

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Diabetes, Engineering and Construction, Gastrointestinal Problems, Lung Cancer, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Pharmacology

MIT engineers designed a drug capsule that can carry insulin or other protein drugs and protect them from the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract. When the capsule reaches the small intestine, it breaks down to reveal dissolvable microneedles that attach to the intestinal wall and release drug for uptake into the bloodstream.

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Diabetes advances poised to help manage blood sugar after meals

October 7, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Blood Clots, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Lung Cancer, Obesity

Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the food digests or unexpectedly plummet if an insulin dose was more than the meal required.

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Smart insole can double as lifesaving technology for diabetic patients

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Diabetes, Foot Health, Graphene, Health Policy, Medical Technology, Textiles and Clothing, Today's Healthcare, Wearable Technology

Researchers are developing a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health.

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FODMAPs diet relieves symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Arthritis, Cholesterol, Colitis, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Gastrointestinal Problems, Joint Pain, Obesity

New research has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates has improved certain gut symptoms and improved health-related quality of life for sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Drinking more sugary beverages of any type may increase type 2 diabetes risk

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Beer and Wine, Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Food, Food and Agriculture, mice, Nutrition, Wounds and Healing

People who increase their consumption of sugary beverages — whether they contain added or naturally occurring sugar — may face moderately higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Engineered viruses could fight drug resistance

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Bacteria, Diabetes, Foodborne Illness, Genetically Modified, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Microbes and More, Microbiology

Biological engineers can program bacteriophages to kill different strains of E. coli by making mutations in the protein that the viruses use to bind to host cells. These engineered phages are less likely to provoke resistance in bacteria, and could help to overcome antibiotic resistance.

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Metabolic discovery may help in fight against heart disease, diabetes

October 2, 2019 0 Comments Alzheimer's Research, Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Heart Disease, Obesity

Researchers have uncovered a key step in how the human body metabolizes sugar, which could lead to better treatment and prevention of heart disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes.