Thursday, November 26, 2009

diabetes

Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients

Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds more >>

Long-Acting Insulin Works Best for Many Diabetics

Once-a-day dose optimal when treatment with the hormone becomes necessary, study finds more >>

Red-Grape Compound May Improve Diabetes

But so far resveratrol works only as an injection into the brain of mice, study finds more >>

Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery

Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds more >>

Dialysis' Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients

Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study more >>

Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says more >>

Body Clock, Blood Sugar Control Seem Linked

Findings could lead to better diabetes treatments, researchers predict more >>

Health Tip: Understanding Gestational Diabetes

What it means for you and baby more >>

Health Buzz: Aging Research Wins Nobel Prize and Other Health News

6 things to know about diabetes and the flu; how will today's babies live to see 100? more >>

Diabetes and the Flu: 6 Things You Should Know

Diabetics who get seasonal flu or H1N1 face challenges in keeping blood sugar under control. more >>

Anti-Aging Drug Closer to Reality

Scientists extend lifespan of female mice and thwart diseases of old age in both sexes more >>

Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes

Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say more >>

Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say more >>

Eating in America Still Unhealthy: CDC

State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines more >>

Video: Diet and Diabetes

High fiber, nuts, and coffee may lower risk of type 2 diabetes. more >>

Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk

Study adds to evidence of possible link between thiazolidinediones and bone fractures, researchers say more >>

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes

Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say more >>

Spider Venom -- The Next Way to Treat Impotence?

Toxin from the deadly Brazilian wandering spider may improve erections, researchers say more >>

Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find

Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too more >>

Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease

Avoiding diabetes, high blood pressure can add years to life, researchers say more >>

Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock

Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle more >>

'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support

Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal more >>

Video: Exercise—Even Without Weight Loss—Can Help Prevent Obesity-Related Illnesses

How overweight teens can avoid diabetes and other health problems by working out. more >>

Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation

Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: HER2 Gene Test Not Reaching Eligible Women and Other Health News

A healthful diet for type 2 diabetics; kids and H1N1 swine flu shots. more >>

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