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Floridian Circles the U.S. to Raise Awareness for Diabetes Research

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

His large athletic shoes churned down North Dixie Freeway this past week. Mile after mile of American roadway has slipped away under the long-distance tread of Andy Mandell, a man on a mission. “When people see me walking, I want them to think, ‘there goes Mr. Diabetes,’” said Mr. Mandell.

Pine Bark Extract May Boost Diabetics' Heart Health and Improve BG

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Results from a new study suggests that supplements of extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce blood pressure and the use of blood pressure medication among diabetics.

Global Warming To Cause More Kidney Stones

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dehydration is a major cause of kidney stones, and rising global temperatures will likely increase dehydration and the number of kidney stone cases.

Public Food Program A Good Investment

Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

A recent Cornell "cost-effectiveness"study has shown that a New York program that aims to educate low-income adults about healthy diets and nutrition yields a $10 to $1 cost benefit. Low-income individuals characteristically have much higher rates of conditions closely linked to poor diets, such as heart disease and diabetes.

4 Steps to Reverse the Damage from Fast Food Diets

Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Diets high in fast food can be highly toxic to the liver and other internal organs, but that damage can be reversed, says one of the country's leading experts on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, who offers four steps to undo the effects of a 'super-size me' diet.

Some Fats Reduce Diabetes Risk

Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2008

The link between obesity and diabetes has been significantly documented, but a recent study has revealed that certain types of fats might actually reduce the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.

Deaths On The Rise In Younger Women

Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2008

Deaths resulting from coronary heart disease (CHD) are on the rise in younger women, a new study suggests. Rising levels of obesity, smoking and lack of exercise are the likely causes of this troubling trend.

The Debate Over Opiate Medication Production in Afghanistan

Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008

Last year the Senlis Council (SC) published a report stressing the importance of legalization and licensing for poppy growing in Afghanistan. According to the report, the licensing would better regulate and direct the sale of these opium-based products to where they are most needed, opiate medicines. A recent article in the British Medical Journal has called into question this line of thinking, but the topic is still a very hot debate.

Vigorous Walking Slows Biological Aging to a Crawl

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Just vigorous walking for about an hour a day five times a week can chop a dozen years off the biological age of persons 64 and older, according to a new research.

Healthy Breakfast May Protect Against Heart Disease

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Breakfast is more than just an eye-opener that helps you transition from sleep to the day ahead. Eating breakfast, especially one that includes whole grains, reduces your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure.