Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes
CDC county-by-county analysis finds some areas with 1 in 10 adults already diabetic
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Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care
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Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add
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Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study
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Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find
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FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action
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Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say
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Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
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Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease
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Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found
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Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say
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Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show
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Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds
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Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer's?
French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts
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Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds
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