Health News: [diabetes ]: Waistlines grow as U.S. fast-food chains expand to new markets

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Waistlines grow as U.S. fast-food chains expand to new markets Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 09:01 PM PDT Health experts see a link between increases in heart diseases and diabetes and the proliferation of American fast-food restaurants in emerging markets, like this McDonald's in Sao Paulo. Continue reading World Health Day on healthy hearts Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 08:51 PM PDT Noting World Health Day on Sunday, Health Minister Tony Ryall has thanked New Zealand's health professionals for their hard work and commitment to providing New Zealanders with more heart and diabetes checks in the community. Continue reading Higher mercury levels in humans associated with increased risk for diabetes Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 08:07 PM PDT A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent. Continue reading 5K event puts focus on juvenile diabetes Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 07:55 PM PDT At an age when many boys are worried about their complexions or changing voices, Nick Ruckman of Bucyrus is dealing with a chronic medical condition that has no cure. Continue reading Ann Arbor high school students raise money for genetic research: autism, breast cancer and diabetes Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 06:32 PM PDT Students from Ann Arbor Public Schools' four high schools are working to raise awareness and a collective $28,000 to support genetic research, with the help of Ann Arbor nonprofit miRcore. The Huron GIDAS club, which stands for "Genes In... Continue reading Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 06:07 PM PDT Researchers have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is harmful. Continue reading

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