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| Diabetes Awareness Month |
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke. With the Diabetes Kit you can monitor your blood sugar, total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, ketones and blood pressure at home. |
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FDA Considers AIDS Virus Home Test
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to allow the sale of an over-the-counter test for the virus that causes AIDS. It means an individual will be able to tell within 20 minutes whether they have the infection or not, in the privacy of their own home... Read More
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Most Smokers Fail to Quit after Heart Attacks
Fewer than half of cigarette smokers quit after experiencing a first cardiac event, according to a survey of Europeans. One in five continue to light up despite personal advice from their doctor to stop smoking, the survey shows... Read More
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Air Pollution Increases Risks for Heart Attacks
People living in areas of heavy air pollution may be at greater risk of heart attacks according to European scientists in a leading medical journal devoted to advancing science related to thrombosis, bleeding disorders and vascular biology... Read More...
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Smoking Could Raise Diabetes Risk
According to a new study, smoking could increase the odds of developing diabetes.
Researchers’ have found another poor health outcome associated with cigarettes, supporting current Surgeon General's warnings against cigarette smoking... Read More
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Study Highlights U.S. Obesity Problem
A new study that followed Americans for three decades suggests that over time, 9 out of 10 men and 7 out of 10 women will become overweight. For those lucky few who made it to middle age without getting fat, don't congratulate yourself just yet - keep watching your waistline... Read More
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Virtual Driving Helps Stroke Victims
A driving simulator similar to flight simulators used to train pilots can help people re-learn to drive after suffering a stroke. Nearly 75 percent of stroke patients trained on the simulator were able to pass an official driving test, compared with 42 percent of patients who completed standard training... Read More
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Statins Associated with Lower Risk of Fractures
In a study of elderly, predominately male veterans, statin use was associated with a 36 percent reduction in risk of fracture when compared with no lipid-lowering therapy... Read More
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Dogs Help Weight Loss
Dogs may be a tool for losing weight, according to a new study that shows making a commitment to walk a dog, your own or someone else's, leads to increased exercise and weight loss. The goal of the study was to encourage sedentary overweight people to exercise and encourage walking... Read More
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