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Periodontal Disease Associated With Increased Cancer Risk

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008

Periodontal Disease is more common in those with diabetes and now we are seeing that it is also increases the risk of cancer.

Combined Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Improves Survival in Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008

For patients with type 1 diabetes and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation increases the chances of long-term survival compared to kidney transplantation alone.

Sun Light Helps Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, June 05, 2008

Sun light, which is a major source of vitamin D, appears to lower type 1 diabetes risk for children. This discovery was recently made at the University of San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

Chronic Marijuana Use Can Lead to Brain Damage

Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Long-term cannabis smoking can lead to structural damage in parts of the brain, according to a recent study. Cannabis, or marijuana, is often believed to be generally harmless by smokers and some non-smokers, but the results of this study suggest otherwise.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Friday, May 30, 2008

A diet based heavily on olive oil, fruits, fish, grains, nuts, and vegetables, and low in meat and dairy products, has been shown to be very beneficial in protecting against type 2 diabetes. This is known as a typical "Mediterranean diet."

Intensive Insulin Therapy At Diagnosis 'Slows Diabetes' Into Remisssion

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Giving newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients intensive insulin therapy for a few days or weeks can drive the disease into extended remission and at least partly restore â-cell function, researchers said.

Nighttime Aspirin Can Reduce Daytime Blood Pressure

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Low-dose aspirin can reduce daytime blood pressure if taken at night, and this may delay the progression of prehypertension to true hypertension, investigators report.

Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found. Diabetics with high blood pressure have only a 50-50 chance that their doctors will change their medications as needed or offer other treatment, a new study finds.

Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

It makes better control possible, heart experts say. They recommend that more than 100 million Americans should be monitoring their blood pressure at home, according to three major health organizations that are issuing recommendations on what to do and how to do it.

Don't Depend on Restaurant 'Diet' Menus

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Independent Testing Showed Far More Calories and Fat Than Advertised in Many Meals