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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 …

Dapagliflozin rejected by FDA, but AstraZeneca’s new antiplatelet agent, Brilinta (ticagrelor), is approved.

Southern states remain among the most obese, suggests a CDC survey released July 19. Twelve states had obesity rates of 30% or higher in 2010, according to the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, a phone survey of 400,000 U.S. adults. No state reported an obesity rate lower than 20%. In …

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 …

Amylin Pharmaceuticals received its first regulatory approval in Europe while approval of the diabetes drug has been delayed at least a year in the US. The approval by the European Commission in June means the 300 employees Amylin has at its manufacturing facility in Ohio will switch gears from making …

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 …

A recent meta-analysis found a link between statin therapy and increased risk of developing new onset diabetes. The researchers found: “In 5 statin trials with 32,752 participants without diabetes at baseline, 2749 developed diabetes and 6684 experienced cardiovascular events for new-onset diabetes and 0.84 for cardiovascular events for participants receiving …