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May 17, 2012
TB patient charged in Calif for not taking meds

Armando Rodriguez was warned several times to continue taking his tuberculosis medicine....

May 17, 2012
More doctors are ditching the old prescription pad

Doctors increasingly are ditching the prescription pad. The latest count shows more than a third of the nation's prescriptions now are electronic....

May 17, 2012
'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study

Researchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health....

May 17, 2012
FDA warning hurts Hikma generics margins

(Reuters) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc said it expects profitability in its generics business to be hurt by continuing price competition and steps it has taken to comply with ...

May 16, 2012
CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children....

May 16, 2012
'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The same type of brain damage seen in athletes who suffer repeated concussions also occurs in soldiers exposed to large blasts, new ...

May 16, 2012
Health Highlights: May 16, 2012

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:...

May 16, 2012
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller ...

May 16, 2012
Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to ...

May 16, 2012
Low Testosterone Linked to Diabetes, Even for Normal Weight Men

Men with low testosterone may be more likely to develop diabetes, no matter how much they weigh, a new study suggests....

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Eating Low Glycemic Index Foods At Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar Throughout The Day:
Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day.

tongue Mar 08, 2012
Enzyme In Saliva Helps Regulate Blood Glucose:
Blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically-determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches.

tomatoes Jan 10, 2012
Patients Have Time To Learn Lifestyle Changes Following Diagnosis Of Type 2 Diabetes Before Drugs Become Necessary:
"Most patients would prefer to control their blood pressure through diet and exercise rather than with medications"

students Sep 21, 2011
A Healthy School Year for Children with Diabetes:
Children with diabetes face more challenges entering a new school year than their peers. Use the following tips to help your kids start the new school year with confidence while protecting their health.

airplane Jul 31, 2011
Traveling with Diabetes:
Traveling can be stressful for anyone, but those with diabetes have to deal with a variety of additional hassles and potential health hazards. Here are some preparations you can make to help your vacation go smoothly.

Jun 27, 2011
Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Risk Of Diabetes A Little:
There's some evidence that taking cholesterol-lowering drugs can raise the risk for diabetes.

Jun 20, 2011
Actos and Bladder Cancer:
FDA announces that the use of Actos for more than a year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.

Finger prick Jun 13, 2011
New Book Explores the Functional Use of Insulin:
New book is a guide that will help people with diabetes cope better and live an almost normal life

mice May 17, 2011
Tale Of Two Mice Pinpoints Major Factor For Insulin Resistance:
Researchers have identified an enzyme as an important molecular modifier for development of insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver.

weight Mar 22, 2011
Are You or Someone You Love at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes?:
The American Diabetes Association holds their 23rd annual Alert Day today aimed at persuading the public to find out if they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Feb 22, 2011
Exercise Tips for People with Diabetes:
A quarter of Americans get no exercise during their leisure time, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Less than twenty percent get the recommended amount of exercise. These numbers are dismal, given that exercise is vital to maintaining health, especially for individuals with diabetes.

fruit Dec 30, 2010
How to Develop a Healthy Diet:
Every year, losing weight and getting into shape are two of the top ten most popular New Year’s resolutions.

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