Tag: diabetes

Do You Know Your ‘Heart Age’?

The results of the “heart age” study found that, overall, the average heart age for adult non-Hispanic white males and...

October 6, 2015

FDA to Require More Details on ‘Added...

There is an ongoing war against sugar in the American diet. The goal: To help combat an obesity epidemic that...

July 28, 2015

Hispanic Health: Diabetes, Liver Disease Top Concerns

There are more deaths among Hispanics from diabetes and chronic liver disease, and similar numbers of deaths from kidney disease.

July 7, 2015

Diets Rich in Sugary Drinks Linked to...

A new study finds that diets rich in these sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in...

July 1, 2015

Rising 'Metabolic Syndrome' Now Affects 35% of...

Metabolic syndrome, which encompasses a group of risk factors — such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, undesirable cholesterol...

May 27, 2015

Are You ‘Stroke Smart’?

More than 795,000 people experience strokes every year, but many do not receive proper treatment in time, potentially leading to...

May 25, 2015

Two Minutes of Walking Can Offset Harm...

Replacing as little as two minutes of sitting each hour with walking can lower you risk of premature death by...

May 15, 2015

Watch Now: "Sweet Revenge: Turning the Tables...

(VIDEO: Recent studies continue to expose the dangers of sugar in the American diet. Listen to what Dr. Robert Lustig...

May 15, 2015

Fructose Makes Brain Crave High-Calorie Foods, Study...

Fructose occurs naturally in honey, fruits, vegetables and their juices — and is found in “high fructose corn syrup” —...

May 8, 2015

Stress Can Be Taxing on Your Health

For those taxpayers, stress is a common occurrence and likely affects their health, even if its a headache or upset...

April 13, 2015

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