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Chronic Pain Could Lead To Brain Dysfunction

Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008

People suffering from chronic pain are often effected in many neurological functions and behaviors. This includes sleeping, depression, decision making and anxiety. A recent Northwestern University study is believed to have discovered the reason for this connection.

Rates of Diabetes Among Older Americans Increased 23%

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

The annual number of Americans older than 65 newly diagnosed with diabetes increased by 23 percent between 1994 to 1995 and 2003 to 2004, according to a new report.

New Procedure Shows Abstinence Induces Cigarette Cravings

Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

Smokers deprived of nicotine show noticeable increased activity in specific parts of the brain. Studies in the past have been done to monitor smoker’s responses to sensory cues related to cigarettes, such as seeing someone smoking a cigarette, but none have been done concerning “abstinence induced” cravings.

Screening for Pre-Diabetes Cost-Effective

Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

Screening overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes is cost-effective, according to a study by researchers at RTI International, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA Advisors Recommend Against Approving OTC Statin For The Third Time

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

This is the third time that the FDA advisory committee has rejected Merck's proposed otc statin Mevacor application. FDA does not feel that consumers could make an appropriate self-selection decision.

63% Of Diabetics Risk Serious Foot Problems By Wearing Wrong Sized Shoes

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Only one in three adults with diabetes wears shoes that fit properly, exposing themselves to serious foot problems that could lead to amputation, a new British study shows. The researchers measured the feet and shoes of 100 adults with diabetes at a diabetes clinic.

Comorbidities Lead to Neglected Diabetes Self-Care

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

When patients with diabetes have severe comorbidities, they are likely to deal with them while neglecting glucose monitoring and other self-care tasks, according to a new study.

Possible To Predict Type 2 in Early Childhood

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

It may be possible to predict which kids are most likely to mature into adults with type 2 diabetes - and to nip that risk in the bud. A new study spotlights two key strategies.

Mark Nov. 14 - First United Nations-Observed World Diabetes Day

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

As National Diabetes Month kicks off, the UN designated November 14 as World Diabetes Day to highlight the chronic disease and promote actions to strengthen public health and health care delivery systems.

New Blood Test Predicts Future Chance of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Type 2 diabetes is caused by poor eating habits, hereditary, and lack of exercise. But now, researchers at UCLA say there is another risk factor that doesn't have to do with weight, diet and genes that can help predict who's likely to develop diabetes.