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07/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A popular East Asian herb could hold the key to preventing and treating diabetes

Winged prickly ash (Zanthoxylum armatum), a well-known medicinal herb in East Asia, can be used to prevent and treat diabetes, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, conducted by a group of researchers at COMSATS University and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Pakistan, assessed the antidiabetic […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria

Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]

11/27/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Glucose levels and brain health: Research shows even normal levels contribute to brain aging

Even normal blood sugar levels can contribute to brain ageing and atrophy, concluded a team of scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) after observing a relationship between brain shrinkage and glucose levels. Authors of the new study believe that their analysis should encourage the public to adopt healthier lifestyle habits such as regular exercise […]

12/29/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Apple cider vinegar can help regulate blood sugar, body fat and more

Apple cider vinegar (ACV), the kitchen staple made from fermented apples, has a long history as a folk remedy for numerous conditions ranging from curing hiccups and alleviating cold symptoms to making your hair shine, whitening your teeth, and freshening your breath. Some people even turn to ACV to treat more severe health conditions such […]

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