Monthly Archives: April 2017
Childhood Body Mass Index Quadruples Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Study finds link between childhood body mass index and metabolic health, showing a dramatic increase in risk of type 2 diabetes for kids with...
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall from Frito-Lay Due to Salmonella Risk
Due to the risk of Salmonella contamination, Frito-Lay is recalling two varieties of potato chips sold nationally in several different sized packages, including the...
Higher Diabetes Rate for Non-Obese Filipino Americans
A recent study finds that non-obese older Filipino-Americans have much higher prevalence of diabetes than non-Hispanic whites. A new study has found that non-obese Filipino...
More Kids Being Diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Rates of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and teens, with the fastest rise seen...
Aldi’s Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Recalled
If you are an Aldi's shopper, then you might want to check your freezer to see if you are affected by a recall of...
New Insulin-Producing Cell a Big Discovery for Diabetes
Researchers have discovered a possible new route to regenerating the insulin-producing function lost in diabetes - a finding that could lead to a cure...
Phototherapy Used to Combat Neuropathic Pain
As diabetes progresses, the structure of the sciatic nerve's myelin sheath changes - but after four sessions of laser therapy treatment, researchers found that...
Hunt’s Announces Nationwide Recall Due to Salmonella Risk
Conagra Brands has recalled Hunt's Chili Kits due to the potential presence of salmonella in the spice packets. Conagra Brands, Inc., announced today it is...
Online Tool Predicts Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk Better
Online risk calculator, also being called an internet crystal ball, proves to be more accurate than method traditionally used by doctors in predicting heart...
