Health News: [diabetes ]: Yolo health fair focuses on saving lives and money

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Yolo health fair focuses on saving lives and money Fri, 15 Mar, 2013 12:40 AM PDT Every year in the United States, seven out of ten deaths are due to preventable chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.In fact, chronic disease accounts for 75 percent of national health care spending, yet only 3 percent of health care dollars go toward prevention. Continue reading FDA probes pancreas risks of diabetes drugs Fri, 15 Mar, 2013 12:39 AM PDT WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is looking into new evidence that a group of recently approved diabetes drugs can increase the risk of pancreatitis and other problems. Continue reading Jillian pens weight-loss book Fri, 15 Mar, 2013 12:27 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) Jillian Michaels orders two eggs over easy with a smidgeon of oil and two slices of dry toast. And coffee. Coffee?! "Two strong cups, 400 milligrams, fights pancreatic cancer," she says, "plus Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes and improves cognitive functions." Continue reading Case Western Reserve University receives grant to research on glucose-responsive insulin Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 10:50 PM PDT Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine has received a nearly $1 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust's Type 1 diabetes program. Continue reading FDA probes new pancreas risks with diabetes drugs Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 10:42 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is looking into new evidence that suggests a group of recently approved diabetes drugs can increase the risk of pancreatitis and other problems. Continue reading Hospital hopes to help diabetics with free classes Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 10:24 PM PDT FARMINGTON — Diabetes can be a debilitating and even deadly disease if left untreated, but when caught early, most diabetics can learn to manage the disease and live a normal life. Continue reading Diabetes and BP make inroads to rural Andhra Pradesh Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 10:16 PM PDT A high incidence of diabetes and blood pressure are no longer the bane of only urban areas. In a worrisome trend, the two have made inroads into rural pockets in Andhra Pradesh as well.Stati... Continue reading USA Players Odom and DeBlieux Share Life Changing Bond Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 09:27 PM PDT Jags teammates help each other through diabetes. Continue reading Career Hunt SK Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 09:25 PM PDT On March 2, the Moose Mountain Lions hosted their 3rd annual Winter Carnival. Approximately 100 people enjoyed the pancake breakfast that morning, which ran from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Here they not only raised money for the Lions club, but also for diabetes. Continue reading FDA To Evaluate Diabetes Drugs For Pancreatitis Risk Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 09:22 PM PDT FDA To Evaluate Diabetes Drugs For Pancreatitis Risk Continue reading

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