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AHA Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations Revised June, 2006

Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006

The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle recommendations include guidelines for a healthy diet; healthy weight; cholesterol, BP, and fasting blood sugar control; use of supplements; physical activity; and avoidance of tobacco.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

Oral Contraceptive Use Protects Against Coronary Disease Later in Life

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

In postmenopausal women undergoing coronary angiography for suspected myocardial ischemia, past oral contraceptive use is tied to less atherosclerotic disease, according to a new study.

FDA Approves Pfizer’s New Stop Smoking Drug CHANTIX

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

The FDA has approved a stop-smoking drug by Pfizer that satisfies nicotine cravings and diminishes the satisfaction of smoking to prevent relapse, the agency reported.

Painkillers Tied to Risk of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Regardless of the reason for taking them, painkillers classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) apparently increase the likelihood that middle-aged and elderly men will develop erection difficulties, according to a new report.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

Vitamin Deficiency Common in Diabetics

Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

Something like three out of every five patients with type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D deficiency, Italian researchers report. Because a lack of vitamin D can negatively affect bone health and have other adverse effects, he added, "widespread screening for vitamin D deficiency or routine vitamin D supplementation should be seriously considered" for people with diabetes.

L-Carnipure Supplements Helps To Reduce Diabetes During Pregnancy

Posted: Friday, September 09, 2005

Taking supplements of L-Carnipure tartrate during pregnancy can significantly reduce the increased level of plasma free fatty acids that is considered the main cause of insulin resistance in pregnant women. Insulin resistance during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes, which affects about 5-10 per cent of pregnancies

Whey Supplement Helpful for Diabetics

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2005

For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high-carbohydrate meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals

Dark Chocolate May Sweeten the Way to Health

Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Daily dose lowered blood pressure, improved insulin sensitivity, study showed.