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Knowing if an obese child might develop diabetes in later years could prompt parents to make the necessary lifestyle changes for their child to lose weight. That’s the rationale behind a pre-diabetes screening recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The association and its Canadian equivalent recommend testing for fasting blood sugar for obese children ages […]
“I had an emotional breakdown since I really had no idea what diabetes was all about.”
That’s what Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the famous Jonas Brothers, felt when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005. His symptoms were classic- he was thirsty all the time, lost a lot of weight […]
Fear of skin cancer can cause us to shun the sunlight altogether. But now it looks like there is more reason to go out and enjoy the warm summer sun.
A little sun and vitamin D may help prevent type 1 diabetes in children, new research points. New findings from the University of California […]
It’s no longer true: drinking 100% fruit juices is NOT related to obesity in children, so says new research.
It used to be common pediatric advice not to give young children fruit juice because of its high sugar content, and that too much of it can lead to weight problems. It is also filling and […]
Oh I *heart* chocolate, and the health benefits of its antioxidant properties only make it more palatable! So naturally, the title of this news attracted me:
Cocoa May Stave Off Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
According to a small study, drinking flavonol-rich cocoa three times a day improved the function of the endothelium (cells lining […]
b5media Health and Wellness Channel (previously Science and Health) have always given their best for their blogs. Today, each blog rounded up his Top Seven Posts for April.
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