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Lead, Mercury and Arsenic Found in Internet Purchased Ayurveda Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ayurvedic medicines are used throughout South Asia, especially in India, and are available throughout the world through Internet purchase. While there are many proponents of its usage, it has recently been found by researchers that over 20% of Ayurvedic medicine purchased over the Internet has unhealthy amounts of mercury, lead and arsenic.

Stroke Rate in Diabetes Creeping Downward by Risk Management Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Aggressive diabetes risk management appears to have lessened the rate of stroke and mortality for the first time for these patients, researchers found.

'Blockbuster' Diabetes Drug Developed Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Australian researchers said that they had developed a drug which could potentially spell an end to a life-threatening condition caused by diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses.

Heart Disease Soars To 90% With Obesity, Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who are both obese and have diabetes are highly likely to develop heart disease during their lifetime, a new study shows.

Cognitive Problems Associated With Diabetes Duration and Severity Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Individuals with mild cognitive impairment appear more likely to have earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes, according to a new report in the August issue of Archives of Neurology.

High PCB Exposure Tied To Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who have been exposed to high levels of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may face an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

Popular BP Drugs May Cause Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Medications for blood pressure called beta blockers, like atenolol, propanolol and metaprolol, could be an unacceptable risk for diabetes.

C-Section Delivery Increases Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Babies delivered by Caesarean section (C-section) are significantly more likely to develop juvenile (type 1) diabetes, according to a recent study. This observation could help explain how this poorly understood disease develops.

Family, Dogs and Childhood Health Problems Linked to Adult Snoring Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008

Chronic adult snoring has been linked to various health concerns, as well as obvious inconveniences. The development of snoring often starts early in life however, and a recent research team has uncovered some major risk factors during childhood for future adult snoring.

Combo of Diabetes Drugs Increases Mortality Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

Combination treatment for type 2 diabetes using two classes of drugs -- metformin and sulfonylureas -- may increase the risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular disease and mortality, according to a new report.

 

 

 

 

 

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