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New Resource for Preventing Diabetes in African-Americans [June 20, 2008]
A new diabetes prevention resource designed to encourage and help faith-based and community organizations get actively involved in deterring preventable diabetes among African-Americans was released by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a joint venture of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health. ...
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical... [June 20, 2008]
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes...
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
More Tomato Salmonella Cases Reported [June 19, 2008]
Title: More Tomato Salmonella Cases Reported Category: Health News Created: 6/19/2008 Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2008
Source: Medicinet DailyHealth
Vitamin D May Up Colon Cancer Survival [June 19, 2008]
Title: Vitamin D May Up Colon Cancer Survival Category: Health News Created: 6/19/2008 Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2008
Source: Medicinet DailyHealth
Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome  [July 20, 2007]
FRIDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A low-carbohydrate diet helps people with a condition called metabolic syndrome, a collection of serious risk factors found in some obese individuals.
Source: Analysis and discussion on alternative health and medical news.
"Glycemic load" of diet has no effect on weight loss  [April 19, 2007]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to losing weight, the number of calories you eat, rather than the type of carbohydrates, may be what matters most, according to a new study.
Source: Analysis and discussion on alternative health and medical news.
Low-carb diet speeds initial weight loss: study  [March 23, 2007]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of overweight and obese people, those who went on a low carbohydrate diet lost more weight -- and more fat -- than their peers who went on a low-fat, portion-controlled diet.
Source: Analysis and discussion on alternative health and medical news.
Atkins low-carb diet is best weight-loss friend for women: study  [March 6, 2007]
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The carbohydrate-slashing Atkins diet gained new scientific support Tuesday after a controlled test of four popular regimes showed Atkins followers losing nearly twice the weight of the closest competitor.
Source: Analysis and discussion on alternative health and medical news.
How to Make a Diet Work [January 6, 2007]
The new year often brings a new resolve to lose weight. Not all diets work, and not all dieters stick with the plan. But common-sense advice and a bit of discipline can help those who want to lose weight succeed.
Source: NPR.org
The Moving Diet [October 22, 2006]
Weekend Edition essayist Tim Brookes embarks on a new diet: losing weight by moving from one house to another.
Source: NPR.org
Low-carb diets not a threat to bone health, study finds [June 8, 2006]
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Source: CNN Health
Do Benefits of Seafood Outweigh the Risks? [April 14, 2006]
A recent investigation by the Chicago Tribune found that local supermarkets sold seafood contaminated with unsafe levels of mercury. And the FDA recently warned pregnant women and children to curb their consumption of big fish -- such as tuna -- that contain high levels of mercury. How safe is the fish Americans consume?
Source: NPR.org
Examining the Effects of Strict Calorie Restriction [April 14, 2006]
Studies in animals as diverse as mice, worms and fish show the lifespan of these animals can be extended on a strict diet. Can a very low-calorie diet help humans live longer?
Source: NPR.org
Dieting war strategy: Give in to win [March 24, 2006]
Dieting often is viewed as an epic battle between willpower and temptation. So it may be a surprise to learn that many dieticians say the best way to win may be to give in.
Source: CNN Health
Report highlights possible Atkins health risk [March 16, 2006]
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Source: CNN Health
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