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  An obesity classification system that distinguishes between fat and lean tissue and takes into account functional status and the various comorbid conditions that can be associated with obesity may be a more effective mortality prediction tool than standard body mass index (BMI), according to new research.…

A lifestyle-modification program aimed at changes in diet and increased activity levels seemed to significantly cut the risk of type 2 diabetes that was primarily “overweight” rather than obese and that had elevated fasting glucose levels — but not necessarily impaired glucose tolerance.…

Nutrition-related health claims on children’s cereals are often misinterpreted by parents, causing them to infer that products with health claims are more nutritious overall despite actual nutrient quality, finds a study….

Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptoms.…

New research has shown eating plenty of dairy foods as a teenager may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes during adulthood….

A 2-step model helps predict future risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a validation study.…

Patients approaching end-stage renal disease are increasingly receiving the nephrology consultation they need before initiating kidney dialysis; however, the trend has surprisingly not resulted in an improvement in mortality rates, according to a new study.…

The FDA has approved updated label information for pioglitazone (Actos) and medications that contain it, following its warning in June about bladder cancer risk with the drug.…

A high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet may improve insulin control among patients with a specific variant in the IRS1 gene, according to recent results….

Eating processed meats and red meat regularly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, a large new study shows….