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Asparagus, garlic and artichokes 'could help fight obesity and diabetes'
Scientists are examining whether a diet rich in certain types of fibre can suppress hunger and improve the body?s ability to control blood sugar levels. Foods such as garlic, chicory, asparagus and artichokes are known as fermentable carbohydrates, which are thought to activate the release of gut hormones that reduce appetite. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr. Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...es-could-help-fight-obesity-and-diabetes.html
Diabetes: eat your greens to fight the disease
Taking your mum?s advice to eat up your greens could cut the chances of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes, say researchers. The key may lie in extra helpings of fibrepacked foods like asparagus, artichokes, chicory and garlic, they believe. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr. Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/194855/Diabetes-Eat-your-greens-to-fight-the-disease
One-and-a-half portions of leafy vegetables a day ?can cut chance of developing condition by 14%?
Eating green leafy vegetables could help cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes, research out today suggests. Broccoli, kale, spinach, sprouts and cabbage can reduce the risk by 14% when eaten daily.
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1879708?UserKey=
Study to check if garlic and asparagus can fight diabetes
Researchers are investigating whether foods including garlic and asparagus could help weight loss and diabetes. In news that could make ardent vegans and vegetarians feel a little smug, the charity Diabetes UK is examining whether foods rich in fibre could supress people's appetites and reduce their blood sugar levels.
http://www.u.tv/News/Study-to-check...diabetes/6f1eb6f4-4dfb-46eb-9f62-bf30f92ab400
Non-emergency 111 health number to be piloted
Trials of a three-digit telephone number for those needing non-emergency medical care in England have been launched in the North East. NHS County Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trusts are to pilot the free 111 number, to act as an alternative to 999, followed by Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Luton.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11036575
Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease'
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said. In the Journal of Alzheimer's Research study, mice with memory loss given the protein fared better in tests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11035500
US scientists' trial brings them 'closer to Ebola drug'
A drug to treat the Ebola virus is reported to be one step closer after US scientists were given permission to conduct human trials. Clinical trials have been approved after a new drug was proven to be effective on monkeys.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11054523
Scientists are examining whether a diet rich in certain types of fibre can suppress hunger and improve the body?s ability to control blood sugar levels. Foods such as garlic, chicory, asparagus and artichokes are known as fermentable carbohydrates, which are thought to activate the release of gut hormones that reduce appetite. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr. Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...es-could-help-fight-obesity-and-diabetes.html
Diabetes: eat your greens to fight the disease
Taking your mum?s advice to eat up your greens could cut the chances of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes, say researchers. The key may lie in extra helpings of fibrepacked foods like asparagus, artichokes, chicory and garlic, they believe. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr. Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/194855/Diabetes-Eat-your-greens-to-fight-the-disease
One-and-a-half portions of leafy vegetables a day ?can cut chance of developing condition by 14%?
Eating green leafy vegetables could help cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes, research out today suggests. Broccoli, kale, spinach, sprouts and cabbage can reduce the risk by 14% when eaten daily.
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1879708?UserKey=
Study to check if garlic and asparagus can fight diabetes
Researchers are investigating whether foods including garlic and asparagus could help weight loss and diabetes. In news that could make ardent vegans and vegetarians feel a little smug, the charity Diabetes UK is examining whether foods rich in fibre could supress people's appetites and reduce their blood sugar levels.
http://www.u.tv/News/Study-to-check...diabetes/6f1eb6f4-4dfb-46eb-9f62-bf30f92ab400
Non-emergency 111 health number to be piloted
Trials of a three-digit telephone number for those needing non-emergency medical care in England have been launched in the North East. NHS County Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trusts are to pilot the free 111 number, to act as an alternative to 999, followed by Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Luton.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11036575
Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease'
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said. In the Journal of Alzheimer's Research study, mice with memory loss given the protein fared better in tests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11035500
US scientists' trial brings them 'closer to Ebola drug'
A drug to treat the Ebola virus is reported to be one step closer after US scientists were given permission to conduct human trials. Clinical trials have been approved after a new drug was proven to be effective on monkeys.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11054523