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Physicians Recommending Apps to Their Baby Boomer Patients

Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sixty percent of boomers are likely to download an app recommended by a physician, but the question is how to get them to use it.

Physical Activity Lowers Inflammation

Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012

Middle-age individuals who are physically active have lower levels of inflammatory markers sustained over time.

Type 2 Trudges Across America to Defeat Diabetes

Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012

Right from the start, Andy Mandell thought of walking the perimeter of the US to raise awareness for diabetes as a military objective, a special ops mission to draw attention to the dangers of the disease.

Curcumin Found to Curb Diabetes Risk

Posted: Monday, August 06, 2012

A new small clinical trial suggests that supplements containing curcumin, a compound in the curry spice turmeric, may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk.

Fiber-Added Foods May Not Curb Hunger

Posted: Monday, August 06, 2012

Fiber-enriched processed foods promise a healthier version of snacks, but they might not keep hunger at bay.

Brain Connectivity Altered in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, August 04, 2012

Patients with type 2 diabetes have reduced brain functional connectivity.

New Diabetes Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate

Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2012

The legislation will establish a commission comprised of private and public sector members which will evaluate all of the government's current approaches to diabetes care and provide recommendations on improvements, integration and on new approaches to this public health epidemic.

Cheese May Reduce Risk for Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2012

Cheese lovers can reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by 12%.

Chemicals in Nail Polish, Hair Sprays Tied to Increased Diabetes Risk

Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A study lead by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) shows an association between increased concentrations of.

Waist Size Determines Cardio-Metabolic Risk in Diabetes

Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012

A bigger waistline, coinciding with a higher risk of cardio-metabolic complications in type 2 diabetes patients, suggests that waist measurement is critical for this population.