Sugar-Busting Enzyme Identified

Enzyme may dampen the toxic effects of excess sugar on cells

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Scientists Identify Sugar-Busting Enzyme in Rats Scientists say they've identified an enzyme in rats that might dampen the toxic effects of excess sugar on cells and may someday point to treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes... Read more ...  News Heavy Waiters, Waitresses May Prompt Bigger Orders: Study The more your waiter or waitress weighs, the more likely you may be to order dessert and alcohol, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 497 diners in 60 casual restaurants. They... Read more ... Study Finds Poverty a Stronger Harbinger of Childhood Obesity Than Race Poverty is a better predictor of childhood obesity than race, new research suggests. A statistical model, based on information from more than 110,000 Massachusetts students, found... Read more ... Sugary Drinks Tied to Increase in Deep Belly Fat People who drink sugary beverages every day tend to accumulate more deep belly fat over time, new research suggests. The study, of over 1,000 adults, found that those who downed at... Read more ... Health Tip: Ask Questions Before You Start Exercising So you're ready to get fit. Now what? Start by discussing some important issues with your doctor. The American Council on Exercise advises that you discuss... Read more ... Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke, CDC Says Despite widespread laws banning smoking in public places, new research indicates nearly half of American teens who've never used tobacco are exposed to harmful secondhand smoke... Read more ... Are We Programmed to Overeat in Winter? You can blame evolution for your tendency to overeat during the winter, and for the likely failure of your New Year's resolution to lose weight, researchers report. Humans developed... Read more ... Americans Still Consume Too Much Salt: CDC Most Americans eat too much salt on a daily basis, potentially putting their health at risk, federal health officials reported Thursday. More than 90 percent of children and 89 percent... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home