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Type 2 Diabetes An 80% Risk Factor for Colorectal Tumors in Women Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Women with type 2 diabetes have an 80% increased risk of colorectal adenoma compared with non-diabetics, a team from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, reported.

Outside Jobs Reward Mothers with Paychecks and Thinner Waists Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

The women who bring home the bacon as well as fry it in the pan are likely to be thinner and healthier than their stay-at-home counterparts, according to researchers.

One-Third of Adults With Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have It Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1% to 6.5%, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Obesity Triples the Risk of Chronic Kidney Failure Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

According to the results of a new study, obesity is an important and potentially preventable risk factor for chronic renal failure (CRF). A BMI of 25 or higher triples the risk of chronic kidney failure.

Women Who Don't Snooze Enough Gain Weight Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Women who slept five hours or less per night gained 1.14 kg (2.5 lb) more than women who got in at least seven hours each night. That's the finding of researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland from a 16-year study.

Ghrelin Involved in Development of Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes.

Georgia to Pay Diabetes Doctors for Performance Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Georgia will provide bonuses to doctors who care for state employees with diabetes, and improve their outcomes.

Dairy Products May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Men Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Men who have a high dairy intake have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Young Diabetics Not Meeting Diet Recommendations Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many adolescents and young adults with diabetes have diets that fall far short of what's recommended to help manage their disease, according to a new study.

Weight Loss Hurdle for Black Women Different Then for White Women Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Scientists Spot Difference in Belly Fat of Black and White Obese Women: Scientists have come up with a new clue about why weight loss may be particularly hard for obese black women.

 

 

 

 

 

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