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Physical Activity Linked to Decrease in Mortality Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Wake up and smell the coffee. Engaging in physical activity for at least 3 hours per week was associated with a decrease in mortality risk of 27%, according to the results of a prospective study.

Waist-to-Hip Circumference More Effective Than BMI to Predict CHD

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

One more recent study is once again suggesting that waist-to-hip ratio is more sensitive than body mass index (BMI) at predicting risk of subsequent coronary disease, in a current on-line edition of Circulation.

Calcium Deposits in Arteries: An Indicator of Heart Disease in Women?

Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Women typically considered at “low risk” for heart disease and cardiovascular disease events (heart attacks, heart pain, stroke) may actually be at high risk if they exhibit coronary artery calcium (CAC).

Steroids Help Explain Why Obesity Can Lead to Diabetes and Hypertension

Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007

A type of steroid called glucocorticoid has been shown to cause diabetes and hypertension (persistent high blood pressure). People who suffer from obesity are also known to produce significantly higher levels of glucocorticoids naturally than people of average weight.

Monotherapy BYETTA® Showed Significant Improvement in Glucose Control

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

FDA Submission for monotherapy will be submitted in the first half of 2008.

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.

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.

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.