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U.S. Sees Drop in Deaths Linked to Diabetes
5/22/2012 - Better control of risk factors, improved care making the difference, CDC says ...
U.S. Teens Heading for Heart Trouble: Study
5/21/2012 - High 'bad' cholesterol, pre-diabetes or diabetes affect almost one-quarter of teens ...
Statins May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate: Study
5/21/2012 - But the effect was small and it's too early to recommend the drugs for this purpose, experts say ...
One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
5/18/2012 - They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say ...
Benefits of Widespread Statin Use Outweigh Risks: Study
5/17/2012 - Even among low-risk patients, cholesterol meds may slash risk for vascular event ...
Its Not Just What You Eat, Its When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds
5/17/2012 - Restricting eating hours didn't cut calorie intake, yet the animals gained less weight ...
Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
5/9/2012 - Procedure to open heart arteries linked to raised death rate in people with peripheral artery disease ...
U.S. Report Outlines Strategies to Prevent Obesity
5/8/2012 - Promoting daily physical activity, making healthful food readily available are key components ...
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
5/8/2012 - Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped ...
Todays Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
5/4/2012 - Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say ...
Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
4/27/2012 - Coding used by health professionals to report problems may not show true picture ...
Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar
4/19/2012 - Type 2 illness can't be treated with one-size-fits-all approach, new recommendations advise ...
Low-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
4/19/2012 - Odds for an attack were slightly less than for those who ate higher-fat fare, study found ...
Cholesterol Levels Vary Widely by Country: Study
4/9/2012 - Lower levels are tied to a nation's wealth, easy access to health care ...
Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
3/30/2012 - Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say ...
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