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Game Changer in Finding Out Who’s at Risk for Heart Attacks
Findings of a new study may be a "game-changer" for determining who's at risk of a heart attack, according to researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute.
Diabetics Can Save Thousands, Live Better with Individualized Care
Living with diabetes is expensive, but a new analysis details how diabetics can save a lot of money using personalized blood sugar coals instead of current methods.
Diabetes and Obesity Responsible for 6-Percent of Cancer Cases
Nearly 6% of new cancer cases were caused by the combined effects of diabetes and being overweight or obese - and almost twice as common in women as men.
Misdiagnosed Adults: Type 1 Diabetes as Common in Adults as Children
Type 1 diabetes is not just found in children as believed, but just as common in adults according to research in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Pads Recalled Due to Sterility and Quality Issues
Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Prep Pads have been recalled due to the lack of sterility assurance and other quality issues which could result in adverse events such as infections.
Obamacare Improved Heart Health of Americans, Especially Men
Under Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act, Americans have more preventive care for heart health - which in turn has lead to overall better cardiovascular health, timely diabetes screening and reduced risk of heart disease.
Riomet Metformin Lots Recalled Due to Contamination
Riomet Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults and children over 10, has been recalled due to contamination. See full details and lot information.
Yale Researchers Uncover Diet to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers, led by a Yale team, observed positive effects in as few as 3 days from a diet that can reverse type 2 diabetes and other health conditions.
Stem Cells Discovery to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Stem cells could address diabetes-related circulation problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), and prevent other health problems and amputation.
Drinks Sweetened with Sugar Raise Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension and More
Researchers have found a link between soda, juice consumption and health problems, like diabetes and metabolic syndrome, due to sugar.
One Step Closer to a Cure for Adult-Onset Diabetes
New discovery takes us a step closer to a cure for type 2 diabetes.
Vegetable Recall Hits United States and Canada Due to Listeria
Dozens of vegetable products distributed in the United States and Canada are recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. See the full listing of affected products.
Spice Recall Due to Salmonella Hits 21 States
A spice recall extends to 21 states due to salmonella risk.
New Type of Diabetes Discovered
Researchers have announced the discovery of a new type of diabetes which is caused by a genetic mutation and can be passed on to children.
New Treatment Target for Diabetic Retinopathy
New target for reducing dysfunctional blood vessel development in the eye in a condition called diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults, has been found.
Discovery: Healing Molecule Could Reduce Amputations for Diabetics
Healing molecule discovery could reduce limb amputations for diabetes patients by using the body's tissue repair system.