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McDonald’s is a long-standing official Olympic sponsor with an exclusive deal that ensures it is the only branded restaurant in the park. London was failing in its pledge to create the healthiest Olympics ever, health groups said, after McDonald’s fast-food chain said it was to build its biggest and busiest …

Dietary fish consumption is linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes in men but not in women, according to the results of a study done in Japan. The study cohort consisted of 22,921 men and 29,759 women 45 to 75 years old with no history of diabetes. Of …

A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise might be the best prescription for overweight people at risk for diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests. People doing only aerobic exercise dropped weight and inches off their waistlines — so an aerobic-only program is also a good (and less …

Sports drinks and energy drinks are now popular beverages in the United States, particularly among children and adolescents. Kids consume sports and energy drinks as a way to stay hydrated during athletics or other activities. However, careful consideration is necessary when selecting a beverage to hydrate before, during, or after …

According to the results of a new study, onion skins have now joined the list of things that could offer potential benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. The study, at the University of Madrid found that the brown skin and external layers of onions contain useful amounts of fiber …

Today, the state with the lowest obesity rate would have had the highest rate in 1995. Despite new initiatives aimed at various sectors of society, including schools and restaurants, obesity rates did not drop in one single US state last year, and rose in 16 of them. Twelve states have …

Eighty-five percent of people with diabetes say fatigue is their top challenge and it makes it difficult to get through their day, a U.S. survey indicates. Living with diabetes is a constant challenge. Chronic fatigue may be symptomatic of the disease and can make it difficult for someone with diabetes …

The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has more than doubled in the past three decades — jumping to nearly 350 million — and it continues to surge, according to a new study in the journal Lancet. Researchers say much of this dramatic increase — in Pacific island countries, North …

A matchstick-sized implantable subcutaneous pump that delivers a steady flow of the GLP-1 agonist exenatide (Byetta) maintained improvements in glycemic control over a year, researchers said. The purpose is to increase adherence, while offering greater efficacy and reduced side effects. The pump has to be inserted every three months, but …

Antipsychotic drugs are often given to children to treat a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. However, treating children (ages 6-18) with many of these drugs often leads to significant weight gain. These drugs are known to increase weight, and risk for diabetes and worsen other metabolic measures in …