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The discovery of a molecule that can help insulin last longer in the body and work more efficiently at lowering blood sugar could lead to a new treatment for diabetes, a new study in mice suggests. Giving the animals the molecule lowered levels of insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE), which then raised insulin levels, the Harvard University researchers report. Much more investigation is needed, but the compound may one day help people with diabetes control their disease more effectively, according to the authors of the study published in the journal Nature. "This work validates a new potential target for the treatment of diabetes," study co-author David Liu, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Harvard, said in a university news release. "What we show is that inhibiting IDE in an animal can improve glucose tolerance under conditions that mimic the intake of a meal if you administer this compound beforehand." Insulin-based diabetes treatments include insul...

A man in New York City on Monday stole a bread truck, but astonishingly decided to keep the deliveries going – but to the wrong people. David Bastar reportedly jumped in the Grimaldi's Home of Bread truck in Manhattan while the actual Grimaldi’s employee was making a delivery to a pizzeria, Huffington Post reports. Bastar then made a couple of deliveries dressed in only his undies, as you normally would on a day you steal a bread truck. He was later arrested at LaGuardia Airport where he may or may not have attempted to make an international bread delivery. Read more at Huffington Post .

                                                           Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, will make her return to the film industry in a new psychological thriller titled “The Voice” The movie is set to premiere on 13th of July at the Oriental, in Lekki, Lagos. The movie which is directed by features Afe Olumowe, features, Kenneth Okolie, Daniel Lyold, Betty Njoku-Olumowo, Larry Morgan Briggs and Edward Form.

                                  A popular musician, Banky W, on Thursday advised celebrities to support candidates that had the interest of the people at heart during the coming general elections. Banky W said that celebrities were opinion molders and had followers who they could influence to vote during elections. "I will only support a candidate if I truly believe that he is the right person for a job. It should be a responsible choice and not for sale,'' said the musician born as Bankole Wellington. "Electing a leader is a very personal decision for any citizen and that should still remain a very important and significant decision for each person to make responsibly and not just the celebrities.’’ Banky W said that he took active part in getting people to register to vote during the last general elections due to...

                Former winner of Big Brother Africa Karen Igho has shown off her engagement ring via Instagram The media personality, who did not reveal the identity of the man, was congratulated by her close friend and entertainment celebrity, Denrele Edun, amongst others. Igho is currently studying Business Administration and Management at the Newham University in the United Kingdom.

                                                                    Former Nigeria coach Christian Chukwu says the Super Eagles should not depend on Emmanuel Emenike alone for goals, and praised the defence for their solidity. Emenike was the team’s top scorer at the African Nations Cup, and also during qualifying, despite missing a number of games due to injury, Kick Off Nigeria reports. Chukwu says the team should look to the Confederations Cup where they struggled for goals without the Fenerbahce man and find goals from elsewhere. "It should not be just about Emenike," he told KickOffNigeria.com.

                                                                 Phyno’s love for the streets and the friends who inspired the blossoming of his career, are unleashed in the video for his hit song Alobam. The single which is in his debut, No Guts No Glory album, is also a tribute to veteran rappers from the eastern part of the country, a list that includes, Slow Dogg, Ill Bliss and Mr Raw. The video is directed by award winning Clarence Peters of Capital Hill.  

                                                                        Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, on Thursday, said military pressure on insurgents had forced some of them to flee the North East to other parts of the country. Badeh made the disclosure on Thursday when he visited the scenes of the Tuesday afternoon twin blasts in Jos, saying the insurgents' strongholds in the North East were being taken over by the military. He said the insurgents are now more vicious in their attacks on soft targets just to intimidate Nigerians.’’ The chief of defence staff declared that the military was determin...