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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Men

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

Yes, you read it correct, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in MEN! The same without the ovaries!

Study: Panic Attacks are Linked to Poor Outcomes for Diabetic Patients

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

There is a strong link between panic episodes and increased complications from diabetes, according to a study conducted at Group Health Cooperative, a Seattle-based nonprofit health care system that coordinates care and coverage. The work appeared in the November issue of General Hospital Psychiatry.

New York City Bans Trans Fat

Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006

Department of Health of NY City, shows Trans Fats the Door, after voting unanimously to ban the substance from the city’s restaurants.

Diabetes Drug Shows Promises as Fatty Liver Treatment

Posted: Thursday, December 07, 2006

Actos is a drug used by millions of diabetics to control their blood may be valuable in preventing a common overlooked liver problem as well.

Statins in Our Drinking Water?

Posted: Thursday, December 07, 2006

If Fluoride in our drinking water prevents cavities then why not statins? Statins found to reduce heart attacks by 29% and strokes by 14% in those without heart disease.

Pfizer Drops Trials on Heart Drug

Posted: Thursday, December 07, 2006

End of research on cholesterol medicine torcetrapib is a big blow for firm.

Fasting Glucose Predicts Heart Failure, Death Rate, MI and Stroke, Independent of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

Fasting Glucose Predicts Heart Failure, Death Rate, MI and Stroke, Independent of Diabetes
An analysis based on the combined interim results from two prospective randomized trials, rates of HF hospitalization over more than two years rose in tandem with baseline fasting plasma glucose levels.

High Sugar Intake Increases Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

Consumption of foods and drinks with high sugar content were associated with increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to the results of a prospective, population-based cohort study of Swedish men and women.

Odds Are That Gamblers Have More Health Problems, Including Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

People who gamble at least five times a year have more health problems than people who gamble less frequently, a new study reveals. And people with a severe gambling addiction are the most likely to report serious health problems, such as increased heart rate, angina and liver disease when compared to people who have never had a gambling problem.

Use Folic Acid to Cut Heart Disease, Say Experts

Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006

The scientific evidence is strong enough to justify using folic acid as a cheap and simple way of reducing heart disease and strokes, say researchers in this week’s BMJ.