Health News: [diabetes ]: Metformin tied to longer prostate cancer survival

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Metformin tied to longer prostate cancer survival Fri, 16 Aug, 2013 05:03 AM PDT In older men with diabetes and prostate cancer, taking the diabetes drug metformin was linked to a lower risk of death, according to a new study. Continue reading Mediterranean-style diet may lower risk for Type 2 diabetes Fri, 16 Aug, 2013 03:47 AM PDT Following a Mediterranean-style diet stocked with veggies, fish, fruit and olive oil may lower the risk for Type 2 diabetes... Continue reading Mediterranean diet may protect against diabetes Fri, 16 Aug, 2013 03:29 AM PDT Mediterranean-style diet and foods low in available carbohydrates can offer protection against type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed. Continue reading Lance Van Elzen: Take action on childhood obesity Fri, 16 Aug, 2013 02:24 AM PDT Dear Editor: Children who are obese have a 60 percent chance of being obese as an adult, with potential consequences of diabetes, cancer, shortened life expectancy, high blood pressure and hea… Continue reading Shopping And Menus For Those With Diabetes Fri, 16 Aug, 2013 01:49 AM PDT A new book is designed to help readers feel at home with diabetes meal planning. (NAPS) Continue reading

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