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Diabetes

Metformin Won’t Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics

Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients

May 14, 2013read on->

CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis

Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say

May 14, 2013read on->

Money Motivates Weight Loss — One Step at a Time

Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds

May 8, 2013read on->

‘What’s Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain’

Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says

May 2, 2013read on->

Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says

Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment

May 1, 2013read on->

How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control

Key hormones, amino acids altered during digestion, study finds

April 30, 2013read on->

Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind

Experimental robotic technology may someday help people with amputations as well, experts hope

April 30, 2013read on->

Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later

Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age

April 30, 2013read on->

Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver

Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease

April 27, 2013read on->

Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice

But it’s too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say

April 25, 2013read on->

12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study

European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption

April 25, 2013read on->

Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds

But nearly half of patients aren’t meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol

April 24, 2013read on->

Living in ‘Stroke Belt’ as Teen May Raise Future Risk

Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived

April 24, 2013read on->

U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report

Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say

April 24, 2013read on->

Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say

Medical groups lower threshold for body-fat levels in new recommendations

April 16, 2013read on->

Non-Amputees Can Experience the Illusion of a ‘Phantom’ Limb

The brain can accept an invisible hand as part of the body, study shows

April 11, 2013read on->

Could Coffee Bean Extract Help Control Blood Sugar?

Small study suggests supplement might help, but diabetes expert is skeptical

April 9, 2013read on->

Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk

Researchers suggest selecting seafood known to have lower levels of the metal

April 8, 2013read on->

Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study

Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say

April 4, 2013read on->

Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes

Experts find an association, but aren’t recommending supplementation

April 2, 2013read on->