Diabetes Drug Could Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

05.22.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Drug | No Comments »

Researchers have found that a drug widely used to treat type 2 diabetes may have unintended effects on the pancreas that could lead to a form of low-grade pancreatitis in some patients and a greater risk of pancreatic cancer in long-term users.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, [...]

Study Shows Regular Exercise Plans Prevent Liver Disease 100 Percent

04.18.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Liver Disease / Hepatitis | No Comments »

A new University of Missouri study indicates that the negative effects of skipping exercise can occur in a short period.
The researchers found that a sudden transition to a sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease which affects at least 75 percent of obese people.
“We found that the sudden cessation of [...]