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Waist-to-Hip Circumference More Effective Than BMI to Predict CHD

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

One more recent study is once again suggesting that waist-to-hip ratio is more sensitive than body mass index (BMI) at predicting risk of subsequent coronary disease, in a current on-line edition of Circulation.

Calcium Deposits in Arteries: An Indicator of Heart Disease in Women?

Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Women typically considered at “low risk” for heart disease and cardiovascular disease events (heart attacks, heart pain, stroke) may actually be at high risk if they exhibit coronary artery calcium (CAC).

Diabetes and Obesity Linked to Cancers

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Obesity and diabetes linked to heart disease can also affect the incidence and severity of cancer, a collection of four new studies suggests.

Over Weight Kids Put Their Hearts at Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

A new U.S. study finds that by the time today's teens reach middle age, the rate of heart disease could be 16 percent higher because of the extra pounds they are carrying today.

Adults With Conditions that Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk Have High Blood Pressure

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Nearly three-fourths of American adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Eating Disturbance Common in Girls With Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

There is a high prevalence of eating disorders among girls with type 1 diabetes according to Canadian researchers. They also found that eating disturbances in this population are likely to persist over time.

Insulin Detemir Safer Than NPH in Elderly Type 2's

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

In patients older than 65 with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin, insulin detemir may be a better choice than NPH insulin, based on an analysis of pooled data from randomized studies.

Depression Treatment Reduces Mortality by Half in Older Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Older depressed patients with diabetes who receive additional intervention for their depression are half as likely to die within 5 years as similar patients who not provided this intervention.

YouTube -- A Dangerous Source for Immunization Information

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Internet-based information sources are an area of growing concern in the medical community, with biased and unsubstantiated opinions becoming more and more prevalent.

"FATNESS VERSUS FITNESS" -- The Final Word

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Study Finds Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity for Older Adults. Death rates for those with higher fitness were less than half of rates for those who were unfit.