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Slightly higher BP in older adults is acceptable…. On December 18, 2013, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published new hypertension guidelines which come out of the report of panel members appointed to the eighth joint national commission (JNC 8). Hypertension, which can lead to CVA, MI, and …
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A new treatment for lipodystrophy may be on the horizon….
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Study showed positive impact for women with type 2 diabetes but….
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New study assesses protective effects of exercise on short-term overeating….
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Body fat content more significant than absolute body far amount….
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Researchers review potential new drug treatment options for type 2 diabetes patients….
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Are people more likely to adopt healthy behaviors if they know their diabetes risk?…
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Maintaining a weight loss of 10% of body weight could aid in avoiding heart disease and diabetes….
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