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Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 07:11 AM EST

The Y rolls out new health program targeting diabetes Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 03:35 AM PST YMCAs will advance the program nationally with support from insurers and employers. Also in the news, researchers express concern about the increasing costs likely to accompany soaring Alzheimer's disease rates. Diabetes may raise death risk in heart attack patients Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 03:33 AM PST Washington, Feb 16 : Having diabetes doubles a person's risk of dying after a heart attack, but the reason for the increased risk has never been clear. 16% less diabetes risk for each kg of weight lost Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 02:49 AM PST (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by high blood glucose levels. It is a major public health problem affecting hundreds of millions across the ... Cycling to help stop diabetes Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 01:58 AM PST Welcome to the discussion. Current users sign in here. If you do not have an account, set one up ! It's easy to do and it's free! More people meeting recommended goals in three key markers of diabetes control Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 01:51 AM PST More people are meeting recommended goals in the three key markers of diabetes control, according to a study conducted and funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New Jersey considers new rules to encourage breastfeeding Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 01:21 AM PST Studies have shown children who are breastfed are less likely to: • Become obese • Have respiratory infections. • Develop diabetes. TRENTON â€" New Jersey’s Health Department wants hospitals to encourage new mothers to breastfeed as part of an effort to focus more on the health of newborns.

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