‘Sprouty’ protein could be a therapeutic target for obesity, osteoporosis

WASHINGTON – A newly discovered protein termed as ’sprouty’ protein could be the answer to obesity and/or osteoporosis, as well as diabetes, osteoarthritis and heart disease.

Scientists from Maine report findings on the protein that could … Read more >>.

Moms who don’t breastfeed at risk of diabetes

WASHINGTON – Women who don’t breastfeed their babies are more at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, later in life than mothers who did.

“We have seen dramatic increases in the prevalence of type-2 diabetes over the last century,” said Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Moms who don’t breastfeed at risk of diabetes.