Type 1 Diabetes and Heart Disease: Heavier May Mean Healthier
Researchers have found that more fat may have some advantages, at least for people, particularly women, who have type 1 diabetes.
More People Are Hospitalized For Stroke, But Fewer Strokes Are Fatal
The number of Americans who are hospitalized for stroke continues to increase, but the death rate is declining, according to a recent report.
European Countries: Big Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Death Rates
There are large inequalities in death rates due to diseases of the heart and blood vessels between European countries. This corresponds to lower life...
‘Motherwell’s Babies’ Study May Yield Up Clues For Adult Diseases
Researchers have begun a new study into the effects of a mother's diet in pregnancy upon unborn babies and their future health.
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Higher In Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients 50 And Older; Findings Offer...
1 in 120 people newly diagnosed with diabetes age 50 and older have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer--a risk that is eight times more than expected for the general population.
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.
Could Diabetes Treatments Fight Cancer?
Drugs that treat diabetes may also be effective against some cancers.
Task Force Issues Two Recommendations on Screening for Diabetes in Adults and Pregnant Women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that adults with high blood pressure or high cholesterol be screened for Type 2 diabetes.
Study: Increased Nighttime Blood Pressure May Be Linked To Higher Risk For Congestive Heart...
Having a relatively high blood pressure level at night may increase the risk for congestive heart failure, according to a study in the June 28 issue of JAMA.
Defective Lymphatic Vessels Identified As A Novel Cause Of Adult-Onset Obesity
Laboratory model missing one copy of Prox1 gene exhibits abnormal increase in fat accumulation around sites of lymph leakage from defective lymphatic vessels, according to St. Jude.
Dieters Decrease Heart Risk On Moderate Fat Program
Although low-fat diets are recommended for heart health, a moderate-fat weight loss diet reduced dieters' cardiovascular risk better than a low-fat diet.
FDA Alerts Consumers and Health Professionals to Recall of Counterfeit Lipitor
FDA announced a recall of three lots of 90-count bottles of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor.
Air Pollution Causing Increase in Heart Disease Deaths
Toxic, aerosolized fine particles in the air we breath are linked to an overall increase in risk of death, especially relating to heart and...
Study Shows A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Is Best For Healthy Slimming
Doctors suggest a new approach to weight loss based on a recent study showing that a low-fat vegan diet is an effective way to shed unwanted pounds.
Diabetes Experts Recommend One-Two Punch for Treating Patients with Pre-Diabetes
For the first time, a consensus of diabetes and metabolic disorder experts have recommended a comprehensive treatment regimen for patients with pre-diabetes. The recommendations call for specific guidelines on both lifestyle, and pharmaceutical intervention where appropriate.
Aspirin May No Longer Be Needed as Cardiovascular Treatment
A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, found that the widespread use of statins and cancer screening technology may have...
