Chronic diseases are health ministers' target: WHO
The world's health ministers have agreed to try to cut premature deaths from chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease...
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Death rate drops among Americans with diabetes
A 40 percent decline in the death rate of diabetic American adults from heart disease and strokes is a sign that patients...
Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight
For at least some moms-to-be, it's extra body fat -- and not blood sugar levels -- that may be key to their risk of having...
French drugmaker Servier trial delayed over appeal
The trial of French drugmaker Servier and its founder over allegations of misleading patients and authorities about the side...
'Pre-diabetes,' diabetes rising among U.S. teens
The percentage of U.S. teenagers with "pre-diabetes" or full-blown type 2 diabetes has more than doubled in recent years...
Study suggests lower risk of death for coffee lovers
In a new study of 400,000 older Americans, those who reported drinking a few daily cups of coffee were less likely to die...
WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes...
French drugmaker on trial over weight-loss pill
French drugmaker Servier and its founder went on trial on Monday accused of misleading patients and authorities about a diabetes...
Double-drug diabetes treatment disappoints in kids
In a large new trial looking at ways to slow the progression of type 2 diabetes in children and teens, the addition of a...
Slightly-overactive thyroid tied to heart problems
A new report suggests higher-than-normal thyroid activity is linked to a greater risk of heart disease, including irregular...
Bonuses for docs do little to improve diabetes care
Small financial incentives aimed at getting physicians to make sure their diabetic patients receive recommended routine exams...
Fruit, veggies tied to lower diabetes risk
People who get a range of fruits and vegetables in their diets may have a somewhat decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new...
Novo Nordisk rejects diabetes drug Victoza complaint
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk rejected a consumer advocacy group's complaint about its big-selling diabetes drug Victoza...
Group asks for withdrawal of Victoza diabetes drug
Watchdog group Public Citizen urged U.S. regulators to withdraw approval of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, saying...
Telemonitoring may not help older patients
Older patients with heart, lung or kidney disease who were monitored with at-home electronic systems were just as likely...
Diabetes continuing to spike in China
The more common type of diabetes in China grew by 30 percent in just seven years, according to a new survey of thousands...
More evidence ties diabetes to Parkinson's risk
People with diabetes may have a heightened risk of developing Parkinson's disease, especially at a relatively young age,...
REFILE: Weight loss, exercise improve mobility in diabetes
Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes...
Weight loss, exercise improve mobility in diabetes
Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes...
Weight-loss surgery cut blood sugar more than drugs
Weight-loss surgery did a better job of controlling type 2 diabetes in overweight and moderately obese patients than the...
China diabetics raise stakes for healthcare reform
In 30 years, the Chinese people have gone from having barely enough to eat to worrying about spreading waistlines, leaving...
Exercising less than daily still works for diabetics
Regular workouts can help people with diabetes rein in their blood sugar levels, and they don't need to hit the gym every...
Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk
Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a new U.S. study. These fruits...
Diabetics should lift weights before cardio: study
People with diabetes may have better blood sugar control during workouts if they lift weights before doing cardio exercise,...
Breaks to get up and move lower blood sugar-study
Taking a break to walk around every 20 minutes, instead of staying seated for hours on end, helps reduce the body's levels...
Is chocolate really heart-healthy?
That heart-shaped box of chocolate you got for Valentine's just might have some benefits for your real heart, a new study...
Coffee drinking not linked to chronic illnesses
Numerous studies of coffee's links to myriad diseases have provided head-spinning results, but a new paper finds java drinkers...
CORRECTION: Microchip delivers drug; can it replace shots?
An implantable microchip delivered osteoporosis medicine to a small group of Danish women, raising hope for a new kind of...
Microchip delivers drug; can it replace shots?
An implantable, wireless microchip delivered osteoporosis medicine to a small group of Danish women, raising hope for a new...
Pet owners' hearts may cope better with change
Pet owners with chronic diseases appear to have healthier tickers than people living without an animal companion, a new study...
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