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Diabetes and Obesity Linked to Cancers

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Obesity and diabetes linked to heart disease can also affect the incidence and severity of cancer, a collection of four new studies suggests.

Diabetes Linked to Blood Vessel Inflammation

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

U.S. researchers say they've identified a new pathway that increases a dangerous inflammation of blood vessels in people with diabetes.

Over Weight Kids Put Their Hearts at Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

A new U.S. study finds that by the time today's teens reach middle age, the rate of heart disease could be 16 percent higher because of the extra pounds they are carrying today.

Adults With Conditions that Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk Have High Blood Pressure

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Nearly three-fourths of American adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Insulin Reduces Mortality in Patients With ACS and Hyperglycemia

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Insulin treatment of nondiabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and hyperglycemia is associated with reduced risk of death in the first 30 days.

Eating Disturbance Common in Girls With Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

There is a high prevalence of eating disorders among girls with type 1 diabetes according to Canadian researchers. They also found that eating disturbances in this population are likely to persist over time.

Insulin Detemir Safer Than NPH in Elderly Type 2's

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

In patients older than 65 with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin, insulin detemir may be a better choice than NPH insulin, based on an analysis of pooled data from randomized studies.

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Each Associated With Lower Death Rate

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Eating a Mediterranean diet and following national recommendations for physical activity are each associated with a reduced risk of death over a five-year period, according to two reports.

Depression Treatment Reduces Mortality by Half in Older Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Older depressed patients with diabetes who receive additional intervention for their depression are half as likely to die within 5 years as similar patients who not provided this intervention.

Calling Couch Potatoes, Works!

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Fitness research shows that when a computer talks the talk, even couch potatoes can be persuaded to walk the walk.