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Researchers discover cone snail's venom might treat Diabetes
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Hampshire [US], December 5 (ANI): The cone snail is capable of spewing potent insulin-like venom that can paralyse its prey.
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Study finds cone snail's venom might be able to treat diabetics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Hampshire [US], November 29 (ANI): We often collect seashells at the beach, however, according to new research; the smooth mottled shells are also home to the cone snail which is capable of spewing potent insulin-like venom that can paralyze its prey.
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Insulin in brain influences dopamine levels: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 28 (ANI): Insulin lowers the dopamine level in a specific region of the brain (striatum) that regulates reward processes and cognitive functions, among other things. This interaction can be an important driver of the brain's regulation of glucose metabolism and eati
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Study finds insulin in brain influences dopamine levels
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], November 23 (ANI): Researchers from the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) in Tubingen have shown that in the human brain, the hormone insulin also acts on the most important neurotransmitter for the reward system, dopamine.
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Study finds insulin resistance doubles risk of major depressive disorder
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Stanford Medicine scientists have found that insulin resistance can lead to an increased risk of developing a major depressive disorder.
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Mother's diabetes can cause birth defects: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): Maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus and birth defects, according to a recent study.
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Research: Standing might help with insulin sensitivity
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Turku [Finland], September 18 (ANI): During a recent Finnish collaborative study of Turku PET Centre and UKK institute, researchers noticed that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity, hence increasing the daily standing time might therefore help prevent chronic diseases.
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Study finds mothers' diabetes may lead to birth defects
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): A study has found that maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus.
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Researchers observe standing may help with insulin sensitivity
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Turku [Finland], September 13 (ANI): In a Finnish collaborative study of Turku PET Centre and UKK institute, the researchers noticed that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity. Increasing the daily standing time may therefore help prevent chronic diseases.
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Once-a-week insulin treatment could be highly beneficial for diabetes pati
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): According to a new study, treating people with Type 2 diabetes with a new once-a-week injectable insulin therapy proved to be safe and as effective as daily insulin injections.
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Metabolic changes in patients with lupus linked to vitamin D deficiency
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], March 28 (ANI): The findings of a new study reveal that patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, which are both the factors linked to heart disease if they have lower vitamin D levels.
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Weekly insulin helps patients with type 2 diabetes achieve similar results
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): A new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low blood sugar episodes compared with a daily basal insulin, according to a phase 2 clinical trial.
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