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AHA Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations Revised June, 2006

Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006

The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle recommendations include guidelines for a healthy diet; healthy weight; cholesterol, BP, and fasting blood sugar control; use of supplements; physical activity; and avoidance of tobacco.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

Oral Contraceptive Use Protects Against Coronary Disease Later in Life

Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

In postmenopausal women undergoing coronary angiography for suspected myocardial ischemia, past oral contraceptive use is tied to less atherosclerotic disease, according to a new study.

Painkillers Tied to Risk of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Regardless of the reason for taking them, painkillers classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) apparently increase the likelihood that middle-aged and elderly men will develop erection difficulties, according to a new report.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

Protein Mix May Lower Diabetics' Blood Sugar

Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005

An insulin-boosting protein mixture may help keep diabetics' blood sugar in check after a carb-heavy meal.

The study found that when men with type 2 diabetes drank a beverage with carbohydrates and a mixture of particular proteins, their blood sugar response was lower than it was after a carb-only drink.

FDA Issues Nationwide Alert for "Liqiang 4" Due to Potential Health Risk

Posted: Friday, July 22, 2005

Warning consumers not to take Liqiang 4 Dietary Supplement Capsules because they contain glyburide – a drug that could have serious, life-threatening consequences in some people

Fish Oil May Help to Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2002

70% of the study participants showed an improvement in insulin-related function, and in 50% it was a clinically significant change.