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First Time in 50 Years - Average Total-Cholesterol Levels Fall Below 200 mg/dL Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Down in 2006 from 222mg/dL in 1962 and 204mg/dL in 2000 to 199 for 2005-2006. An analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reports.

Education Encourages Health-Seeking Behavior for Diabetics Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

An educational program is effective to encourage health-seeking behavior for infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

Age at Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Long-Term Outcomes Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Patients diagnosed between 0 and 9 years of age were significantly less likely to have had a heart attack then those diagnosed between 10 and 13 years of age.

Physical Activity Linked to Decrease in Mortality Risk Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Wake up and smell the coffee. Engaging in physical activity for at least 3 hours per week was associated with a decrease in mortality risk of 27%, according to the results of a prospective study.

Waist-to-Hip Circumference More Effective Than BMI to Predict CHD Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

One more recent study is once again suggesting that waist-to-hip ratio is more sensitive than body mass index (BMI) at predicting risk of subsequent coronary disease, in a current on-line edition of Circulation.

Calcium Deposits in Arteries: An Indicator of Heart Disease in Women? Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Women typically considered at “low risk” for heart disease and cardiovascular disease events (heart attacks, heart pain, stroke) may actually be at high risk if they exhibit coronary artery calcium (CAC).

Is Fasting Good For A Diabetic’s Heart? Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007

A recent study suggests that people who adhere to fasting once a month are significantly less likely to suffer from heart disease. Even diabetics might benefit from this lifestyle.

Steroids Help Explain Why Obesity Can Lead to Diabetes and Hypertension Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007

A type of steroid called glucocorticoid has been shown to cause diabetes and hypertension (persistent high blood pressure). People who suffer from obesity are also known to produce significantly higher levels of glucocorticoids naturally than people of average weight.

Vinegar at Bedtime Can Benefit Type 2's Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

A dose of vinegar taken at bedtime may favorably impact waking glucose concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes, comes from the results of a new study.

Monotherapy BYETTA® Showed Significant Improvement in Glucose Control Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

FDA Submission for monotherapy will be submitted in the first half of 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

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