Health News: [diabetes ]: Viewpoint: Defining Obesity as a Disease May Do More Harm Than Good

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Viewpoint: Defining Obesity as a Disease May Do More Harm Than Good Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 12:09 PM PDT The label is supposed to improve awareness and treatments for the condition, but similar proclamations about alcoholism and other addictions haven't been so successful. Rejecting the advice of one of its own committees, physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) will now classify obesity, which affe... Continue reading GSMA announces first-of-its-kind clinical study for its mHealth Grand Tour Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 12:04 PM PDT The GSMA today announced a first-of-its-kind clinical study for its mHealth Grand Tour in September 2013, which is designed to raise awareness of diabetes and promote the development and delivery of mHealth solutions in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation European Region (IDF ... Continue reading Healthier sports drinks Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:39 AM PDT Michigan dad creates a new brand of sports drinks for his son and other athletes with diabetes. Continue reading Byetta Lawsuit News: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on American Diabetes Association Call for Independent Review of ... Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:25 AM PDT The Firm is investigating Byetta lawsuits on behalf of individuals who developed pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or thyroid cancer while using this medication. (PRWeb June 19, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/byetta-lawsuit/byetta-pancreatic-cancer/prweb10849904.htm Continue reading High Fructose Corn Syrup Blamed in Suit for Diabetes Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:18 AM PDT An apparently novel claim alleges that high-fructose corn syrup is to blame for a dramatic increase in Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Harper Government Teams Up With Right To Play and the Private Sector to Fund Diabetes Prevention Among Urban First ... Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:13 AM PDT The Honorable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced an investment to support a program to address diabetes prevention and healthy living among urban First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth. Continue reading Glendale man, 81, with diabetes, dementia reported missing Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:12 AM PDT Byung Jin Choi was last seen leaving his home Tuesday at about 2:30 p.m. in the 300 block of West Stocker Street. ( Glendale Police Department / June 19 , 2013 ) Continue reading Risk assessment scoring system may help identify adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 11:04 AM PDT Researchers have developed a risk assessment scoring system that they believe may better identify certain adults-- especially African Americans-- at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke than does the current system of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome. Continue reading An AstraZeneca And Bristol-Myers Diabetes Trial Is A Dud Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 10:31 AM PDT In a setback to an important joint venture between Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca, the top-line results of a large, late-stage study of their Onglyza diabetes drug failed to show superiority in reducing cardiovascular deaths, heart attacks and strokes compared to a placebo in Type 2 diabetes Continue reading Research of essential molecule reveals important targets in diabetes and obesity Wed, 19 Jun, 2013 10:20 AM PDT Medical researchers have made breakthrough advancements on a molecule that may provide more answers in understanding the precise molecular mechanisms by which insulin regulates glucose uptake in fat and muscle cells. Continue reading

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