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Two Years of Obesity Increases Risk of Death by 7 Percent

Posted: Sunday, August 28, 2011

A study found that participants face a 7% increase in mortality risk for every two years of being obese, while every 10 years of obesity more than doubles the risk of all-cause mortality.

Moderate Exercise for 15 Minutes Daily Improves Survival 14 Percent

Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011

The minimal amount of physical activity to reduce mortality risk is 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise, according to the results of a prospective cohort study. Each additional 15 minutes was associated with a further reduction in all-cause mortality risk by 4% and in all-cancer mortality risk by 1%.

Diabetes Death 50 Percent Higher among Hispanics

Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011

According to the latest findings from a landmark San Antonio-led study, diabetes seems to be deadlier for Mexican Americans than for Anglos, and much deadlier for diabetes patients living in Mexico.

Insulin Pumps Can Increase or Decrease Insulin Dose when Flying

Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Changes in cabin pressure during flights may cause insulin pumps to deliver too much or too little of the medication -- possibly putting sensitive diabetes patients at risk, researchers report.

New Technology Helps Patients Manage Diabetes

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011

An interactive computer software program appears to be effective in helping patients manage their Type 2 diabetes using their mobile phones, according to a new study.

Dietary Fish Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Men

Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dietary fish consumption is linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes in men but not in women, according to the results of a prospective study.

Americans Are Flocking to Alternative Therapies

Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011

Most Americans believe that prescription medications are the most effective treatments for many common illnesses, but a Consumer Reports survey of more than 45,000 people finds that three-fourths of us are turning to alternative therapies like yoga and acupuncture.

An Eye On Sight

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011

About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.

Restaurant Calorie Counts Not Always Accurate

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.

Dentists: The Forgotten Link

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Researchers say that dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.