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Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 11:11 PM EST

‘Lifestyle’ diseases a growing worldwide risk Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 08:05 PM PST Diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer may be the biggest global concerns in the future. ADS: Diabetes treatment costs rise 41% in 5 years Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 07:49 PM PST The cost of treating diabetes in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the past few years. From 2007 to 2012 the cost of diabetes medications jumped a staggering 41 percent. Doctors say two groups, the elderly and the obese, are contributing to the rise of Type 2 diabetes cases in the country. “We're seeing more and more patients with diabetes in combination with elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, as ... Diabetes funds on the rise Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 07:21 PM PST A new study from the American Diabetes Association found that the cost of diabetes funding has almost doubled in the last five years. read more Scientists shed light on how resveratrol works Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 06:11 PM PST The findings on how the compound, found in red wine and dark chocolate, works to combat the effects of obesity, diabetes and some cancers could pave the way for drugs with life-extending qualities. Scientists hoping to mimic the life-extending qualities produced by a chemical found in red wine and dark chocolate say they have solved one of the mysteries about how this compound works to combat ... Up to half of gestational diabetes patients will develop type 2 diabetes, study finds Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 05:32 PM PST Women who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future, according to a recent study. Government funds insulin pump program for Albertans cnw.ca Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 05:17 PM PST Canadian Diabetes Association applauds new publicly-funded program EDMONTON , March 7, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Diabetes Association commends the Government of Alberta for today's 2013 provincial budget ... Doctor: 25% of Nevada Adults Obese, 160,000 Diabetic Thu, 07 Mar, 2013 04:37 PM PST Health officials say 25% of Nevada adults are obese and it's leading to an even bigger problem, diabetes.

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