Losing a little weight within the first few years of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may be all it takes to send it into remission, according to new research. How much weight loss? A team of scientists from Cambridge looked at the data from 867 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69 … Continue reading Diabetes Remission Possible With 10% Weight Loss
Although plaid pants made an appearance on the runways this year, not every guy is ready to make such a bold fashion statement. Some men like the look of plaid but prefer it in bite-sized chunks to add a bit of lumberjack masculinity rather than commit to a trend that may be obscure next year. … Continue reading Fall Fashion: Tips for Wearing Plaid
Muscle loss is a common concern with both men and women as they age and it’s been linked to fractures, falls and disability. But new research on mice indicates that gut microbes may be a factor in regulating muscle mass and function, providing a potential opportunity to address the problem. Examining the loss of strength … Continue reading Gut Microbes Might Fight Muscle Loss As You Age
What if you could avoid a prostate biopsy and significantly improve the accuracy of a cancer diagnosis with a simple blood test? That idea may be closer than you think! Diagnosing prostate cancer A new study published in the Journal of Urology has found that combining prostate specific antigen (PSA) results with this new blood … Continue reading New Blood Test May Replace Prostate Biopsies
Although tomatoes provide a good source of the antioxidant lycopene, new research indicates that iron may half the absorption of the carotenoid. Studying tomato extract and iron A team of researchers from Ohio State University had seven men eat meals that consisted of a shake with tomato extract. Some drank the shake with an iron … Continue reading Tomatoes’ Benefits May Be Canceled Out by Iron
