Diabetic patients receiving gene therapy show improvements in sensory symptoms and pain

Intramuscular injections of the vascular endothelial growth factor gene have been shown to help alleviate symptoms caused by diabetic polyneuropathy – a particular problem for long-time diabetics that can result in loss of sensory symptoms and pain. ... Continue Reading

Pancreatic islets take center stage in diabetes research

Pancreatic islets, a type of hormone-producing cell that is playing an increasingly significant role in diabetes research, may impact the development of new treatments – and may even help cure diabetes, say researchers from California’s City of Hope National Medical Center. ... Continue Reading

Drinking red wine better for health than getting isolated grape compounds in capsule form

Research has shown that consuming red wine provides far greater health benefits – including inhibiting cancer tumor growth – than getting isolated grape compounds in capsule form. ... Continue Reading

Diabetes and eczema share protein linked to wound healing

UC San Diego biologists have discovered a critical biochemical link between two previously unrelated diseases: diabetes and eczema. ... Continue Reading

The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss--This Week's Anti-Aging Video Preview

Robert Posner, MD speaks about The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss at the 16th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preview his discussion of how the use of serotonin supplements in conjunction with diet and exercise can augment weight loss results. To view the video preview, click here.

Dr. Posner will give an updated presentation on the same subject at the upcoming 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando, April 2009. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

New treatment to control type 2 diabetes: stem cell infusion combined with hyperbaric oxygen

A recently conducted study highlights the benefits of treating type 2 diabetes patients using hyperbaric oxygen to increase stem cell mobilization and improve islet function. ... Continue Reading

Integrative medicine: A good alternative in a bad economy

Doctors specializing in integrative medicine look to herbal remedies, vitamin supplements and other forms of alternative medicine to promote good health – and smart healthcare purchasing. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of February 23, 2009

Joseph Mercola, DO
Dr. Mercola is a pioneer in communicating natural health principles on the internet and has the most visited natural health website in the world, Mercola.com. He has been interviewed on CNN, the Today Show, ABC Evening news and has two NY Times bestselling books.
At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando(April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Mercola will be presenting, How Sunshine May Reduce Cancer by 50%, a review of optimal therapeutic ranges and crucial laboratory details that are necessary to properly interpret the results. Also will explain how recent studies impact many practical considerations of optimal UV and sun exposure to optimize vitamin D therapy. . For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Fellowship in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Sports Medicine Announced

Everyone knows proper nutrition and exercise can be the key to a healthier, longer life…this Fellowship will empower doctors and their patients to take these basic principles to a new, deeper and broader level than ever before. The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is proud to announce the Fellowship in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Sports Medicine (ABKNSM). The Fellowship is a 6-module series that covers a wide variety of topics. ... Continue Reading

Dr. Pati's Framework for Anti-Aging Medicine

Are you on a quest for anti-aging remedies? Is there such a thing, a magic pill or a secret solution? Yes, the search for magic pills, the age control genes and the secret remedies continues hotly pursued in the world of research. Yes, there is a growing body of evidence that the human life span can be extended, with some Japanese Okinawans living upwards of 120. But is it the extension of life that intrigues us? Or is it the possibility that we may live as productive, happy and disease-free people if we use restorative approaches to correct imbalances in hormones, nutrition, toxins, mind and body, allowing our body does what it does best; keep us healthy. ... Continue Reading

Artificial liver tested to see if it can help patients survive liver failure

Doctors are testing whether a machine packed with human liver cells can successfully stabilize a patient suffering from sudden liver failure, buying time for their liver to recover. ... Continue Reading

Growth hormones can prevent loss of muscle mass following bariatric surgery

A new study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has discovered that growth hormones may be effective in treating morbidly obese patients. ... Continue Reading

Connection between causes of obesity and sleep apnea found

Three Johns Hopkins University studies found that three conditions linked to obesity are also associated with such sleep-disordered breathing conditions as sleep apnea. ... Continue Reading

Incidence of Americans with multiple chronic illnesses rise, along with out-of-pocket costs

More Americans – especially seniors – are suffering from multiple chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which is placing a greater cost burden on their shoulders. ... Continue Reading

Beta cell discovery offers hope of new treatments for diabetes

Researchers have found a way of inducing human beta cells, the insulin-producing cells destroyed by diabetes, thus offering hope of new treatments for the disease. ... Continue Reading

L-carnitine supplementation beneficial for diabetics

People with type 2 diabetes may benefit from taking supplements of L-carnitine, a compound made from the amino acids lysine and methionine, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Type 2 diabetes impairs mental functioning

Recent study results have confirmed those of previous studies, which suggested that type 2 diabetes impairs cognitive function. ... Continue Reading

Vitamin B1 may reduce risk of kidney disease

Recent study results suggest that taking a high-dose vitamin B1 supplement each day may help diabetics reduce their risk of kidney damage. ... Continue Reading

Faulty body clock gene linked to type 2 diabetes

An international team of researchers have found evidence to suggest that faults in a gene that plays a key role in the regulation of the body’s internal clock may significantly increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ... Continue Reading

Excess liver fat key risk factor for metabolic problems

New research suggests that excess liver fat is a key risk factor for insulin resistance, cholesterol abnormalities, and other metabolic problems that play a key role in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. ... Continue Reading