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Obesity at Seven Years of Age Increases Risk of Later Cardiovascular Disease

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

By as early as seven years of age, being obese may raise a child's risk of future heart disease and stroke, even in the absence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study.

Fast Food Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Lower Calorie Selections

Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

Putting nutrition labels on fast food may lead parents to pick lower-calorie meals for their children, researchers say.

Preventing Diabetes with Lifestyle Changes Can Persist for at Least 10 Years

Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

Ten-Year follow-up of diabetes incidence and weight loss in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study shows positive results.

A Few Extra Pounds Can Benefit Older People

Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

A little excess weight after age 70 could do the body some good, according to results of a study involving 9,000 older patients.

Physical Activity Associated with Healthier Aging

Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Studies in Archives of Internal Medicine detail associations between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health.

HbA1c Screening in Routine Clinical Practice

Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) may be useful for diabetes screening and diagnosis in routine clinical practice, according to the results of a new study.

Diabetic Eye Disease More Severe in African-Americans Who Consume More Calories, Sodium

Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

High intakes of calories and sodium appear to be associated with the progression of retinal disease among African American patients with diabetes.

Obesity Screening Recommended for Children Ages 6 to 18 Years

Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen children ages 6 to 18 years for obesity and refer them as appropriate to programs to improve their weight status, according to evidence-based guidelines.

Siblings Key in Gestational Diabetes Risk

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A family history of diabetes increases a woman's risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study confirms.

Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.