Health News: [diabetes ]: Depression in postmenopausal women ups diabetes and heart disease risk

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Depression in postmenopausal women ups diabetes and heart disease risk Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 04:35 AM PDT A new study has found that postmenopausal women who use antidepressant medication or suffer from depression might be more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waist circumference and inflammation-all associated with increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Avandia win a Pyrrhic victory for consumers Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 03:55 AM PDT The Type 2 diabetes drug Avandia was essentially taken off the market by the FDA for several years because of a study that said it was dangerous. It's now back, but the lesson learned here may not be the correct one. Continue reading New technique clears hurdle to diabetes transplants Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 03:08 AM PDT Scientists have developed a new technique to trigger reproduction in the laboratory of clusters of human cells that make insulin, potentially removing a significant obstacle to transplanting the cells as treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes. Continue reading Number Of Diabetics In Malaysia Alarming Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 02:29 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- An alarming 3.6 million adults are estimated to be affected by diabetes in Malaysia, according to the Obesity Prevention Council President, Jong Koi Chong. Continue reading General : Number Of Diabetics In Malaysia Alarming Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 02:25 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- An alarming 3.6 million adults are estimated to be affected by diabetes in Malaysia, according to the Obesity Prevention Council President, Jong Koi Chong. Continue reading Diabetes drugs may be linked to pancreatic cancer Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 01:50 AM PDT Heightened risk of pancreatic cancer in patients being treated with diabetic drugs. Continue reading Reducing salt intake eases high blood pressure Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 01:33 AM PDT Dear Dr. Roach: I have type II diabetes and high blood pressure, which I generally keep below 130/80 with medication. My doctor is concerned about my salt intake. When I pointed out that my sodium level from a recent blood test was in the middle of the normal range, my doctor stated that that was somet... Continue reading Reducing Salt for Blood Pressure Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 01:26 AM PDT By Keith Roach, M.D. Dear Dr. Roach: I have type II diabetes and high blood pressure, which I generally keep below 130/80 with medication. My doctor is concerned about my salt intake. Continue reading Major hurdle to diabetes transplants removed Fri, 14 Jun, 2013 01:21 AM PDT Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Continue reading

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