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Two Strokes and You’re Done Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

Having a stroke is bad enough. But having another one after surviving the first one is especially bad, more than doubling a person’s risk of dying in the next two years, a new study finds.

Blacks Have Poorer Control of Diabetes Than Whites Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

A new review of the data from 56,000 patients shows that blacks with diabetes tend to have worse control of the disease than whites.

Major Cognitive Decline of 19 Years Linked to High Fat, High Copper Diet Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

A diet high in saturated and trans fats, coupled with a high intake of copper may be associated with a significantly accelerated rate of cognitive decline in older adults, a new study suggests.

New Wireless Device Aids in Diabetes Treatment Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Using the close-proximity wireless communications standard known as near-field communications (NFC) the device will link glucometers and insulin pumps.

Aerobic Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Exercise is good for your blood pressure -- no matter your age, weight, race or gender. And it really doesn’t matter whether you get exercise from a brisk walk, a fast run or few laps in the pool; the results are equally as good.

Just Moderate Adiposity at Age 18 Is Associated with Twice the Risk of Premature Death Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

During 12 years of follow-up, the risk ratio was 1.66 for a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9.

Physical Activity Shrinks Abdominal Fat Cells Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Physical activity may be especially helpful in reducing the size of fat cells around the waistline -- more so than diet alone. That's important, because fat specifically in the abdomen has been linked to the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

High Blood Glucose Boosts Short-Term Mortality in Heart Failure Patients Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

An elevated blood glucose level on hospital admission is associated with increased 30 and 60-day mortality in nondiabetic patients with heart failure.

Diabetes in Pregnancy Does Not Motivate to Better Health Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

They have less healthy diets and are more likely to smoke than women whose pregnancies were free of diabetes, a large new study shows.

New Study Shows A Low-carb Diet Helps Control Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Researchers in Sweden say a follow-up study of patients on a low-carbohydrate diet showed stable improvement and reduced need for medication.

 

 

 

 

 

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