Toronto – There are many health benefits of green tea as it contains high antioxidant content. Polyphenols, an organic substances reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and stops cell damage. It also prevents type 2 diabetes as it controls blood sugar levels by bringing down insulin resistance. In some cases it can boost metabolism and aid in fat burning. It helps …
Ottawa – On World Diabetes Day, the Government of Canada is raising awareness about one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Canada with approximately 3.4 million Canadians living with one of the three main types of diabetes. Additionally, Type 2 diabetes, which is preventable, is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of diabetes cases in …
Ottawa – Cancer continues to be the leading cause of death in Canada. Two in five Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime and one in four Canadians will die of the disease. Unfortunately, the number of new cancer cases continues to rise steadily as the Canadian population grows and ages. To address this issue, our government continues to fund …
China – A new study has revealed if one consumes black, green or traditional Chinese tea, it will lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, to be presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting in Sweden next week, scanned 19 cohort studies. Lead author Xiaying Li from Wuhan University of Science and …
London – A new study shows that weekly intake of a drug can substantially reduce body weight. The drug is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Last month the US Food and Drug Administration approved Tirzepatide, under the trade name Mounjaro, for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Currently, Tirzepatide is not available for weight loss, but Eli Lilly is …
In-person running at the Mississauga Marathon returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging local residents to get active and take part in community health initiatives Mississauga – Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie will be lacing up her runners to join top local researchers and residents in the 5k Hazel Walk/Run as part of the Mississauga Marathon, joining …
