The old saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may now also help with weight gain. Researchers, from the University of Iowa, revealed that mice supplemented with ursolic acid, a compound found in apple peel, in addition to a high-fat diet, burned more calories and had a reduced incidence of obesity, pre-diabetes, and […]
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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked With Diabetes in Obese Children
According to a recent study obese children who skip breakfast and drink soda are more likely to have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at greater risk for type 2 diabetes. This study published online November 9 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that obese children are more likely to […]