Category: diabetes

14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Linked to These Common Foods: Here’s How to Prevent It

An estimated 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes were caused by a bad diet, according to a study that was published this week. One specific type of food was singled out by researchers. Diets that did not include enough whole grains or had too much refined wheat, refined rice, or processed meats were linked…


Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Can Lead to Hair Loss, 2 Ways to Reverse It

Hair loss and baldness can be distressing conditions for both men and women. They can have a significant impact on one’s appearance and are difficult to treat, which can cause psychological stress for patients. In addition to genetic factors, hair loss and baldness can be caused by insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control. Without…


Canada’s Health Minister Calls Mass Exports of Ozempic to US an ‘Outrageous’ Abuse

Canada’s federal health minister says he’s working with provinces to prevent the mass exportation of essential medications after thousands of doses of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic were shipped from British Columbia to the United States. Jean-Yves Duclos says the level of “abuse” was “outrageous” after a Texas-based doctor with a licence to practise…


Pharmacists Fear More Drugs May Fall Into Loophole That Saw BC Ozempic Sent to US

Canada’s pharmacists worry a lack of data about prescription management could see a repeat of the situation with diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic, in which thousands of doses have been mailed over the border to Americans. Canadian Pharmacists Association vice-president of public affairs Joelle Walker said Americans buying cheaper Canadian drugs is nothing new. But…


Remarkable Effects of Meditation on Chronic Diseases: Studies

Rooted in many ancient religious traditions dating back thousands of years, meditation has been increasingly used in our modern world to reduce stress and improve our quality of life. In addition to stress reduction, meditation brings many incredible benefits to us in unimaginable ways. But how do we meditate? What’s the optimal duration and best…


What Lurks Inside Your Week-Old Bed Sheets

It turns out the majority of us don’t wash our bed sheets as often as we should. A survey conducted by a textile company in 2017 revealed that 11 percent of Americans wash their bed sheets once per season, while 44 percent wash them once or twice a month. ———– 👉 Support The Epoch Times:…


New Omega-3 Oil Could Prevent Leading Cause of Blindness: Study

A new form of omega-3 oil that crosses into the retina from our bloodstreams could help with visual decline associated with diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and the leading cause of vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A New Kind of Omega-3 Scientists in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois have developed…


Study Shows Evening Exercises Can Lower Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels

A New Zealand study has found that regular, light exercises at night can be particularly effective for improving health by breaking the prolonged period of sitting time that tends to happen in the evening when people have their largest meals and consume the bulk of their online streaming services. The researchers found that interrupting periods…


Tooth Loss and Diabetes Increase Dementia Risk, Expert Explains Why

Tooth loss, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may seem like unrelated health issues. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that there may be a strong association between these conditions. A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research supports this link, indicating that individuals with tooth loss and diabetes may be at increased…


7 Cardiovascular Threats of Sugar and 8 Ways to Reduce Our Intake

American movie star Tom Cruise stunned fans worldwide in his latest movie Top Gun. It is said that one of his secrets to staying young is that he doesn’t eat sugar. But is sugar really that bad? Dr. Ou Han Wen, a doctor of integrative medicine and nutrition at the University of Maryland, tells us…