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Holidays spell trouble for folks unaware they're diabetic

(HealthDay)—Holiday eating and drinking could pose a risk for people who do not know that they have type 2 diabetes, an expert says.

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Healthy eating tips for holiday parties

(HealthDay)—It's all too easy to overindulge in food and drink at holiday parties, but there are things you can do to make sure you don't stray too far off the path of good health, an expert says.

Health created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity may be declining among preschool-aged children living in low-income families

"Obesity and extreme obesity in childhood, which are more prevalent among minority and low-income families, have been associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, increased health care costs, and premature death. Obesity ...

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sustained virological response linked with improved survival for patients with chronic HCV infection

Among patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and advanced hepatic fibrosis (development of excess fibrous connective tissue), sustained virological response (SVR) to interferon-based treatment was associated with ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Autopsy-based study examines prevalence of atherosclerosis among US service members

Among deployed U.S. service members who died of combat or unintentional injuries between 2001-2011 and underwent autopsies, the prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis was 8.5 percent, with factors associated with a higher ...

Cardiology created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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