Weizmann Institute scientists discover: A gene that ties stress to obesity and diabetes
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 05:14
in Health & Medicine
The constant stress that many are exposed to in our modern society may be taking a heavy toll: Anxiety disorders and depression, as well as metabolic (substance exchange) disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, have all been linked to stress. These problems are reaching epidemic proportions: Diabetes, alone, is expected to affect some 360 million people worldwide by the year 2030...